Communications Specialist – Public Relations

Responsibilities

• Help create and implement comprehensive media relations strategies that align with firm goals and enhance its visibility with legal and business audiences.
• Collaborate with the attorneys and Communications, Marketing and Business Development colleagues to develop storylines that promote the firm’s practice areas, attorneys, and significant achievements.
• Proactively pitch story ideas, news releases, and commentary to secure media placements in relevant outlets.
• Maintain media relationships and be aware of changes in media landscape.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Public relations, Journalism, or similar field.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and understanding of the legal industry. Proven track record of successfully securing media coverage and building relationships with journalists. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and engagingly. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Proficiency in media monitoring tools. West Coast hours preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).