Marketing Communications Specialist

Kansas City, MO (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a strategic communications role creating and distributing thought leadership and client updates for a law firm, coordinating across market teams to raise attorney visibility.

  • Must-have: At least 3 years in communications or PR, with coordination of multiple assignments; law firm or professional services preferred.
  • Standout: Direct collaboration with PR, market teams, and leadership to source and promote opportunities and measure impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft and ghostwrite short form thought leadership pieces, client alerts, and timely commentary on behalf of the firm and individual attorneys, translating legal insights into clear, engaging content aligned with the firm’s voice and strategic messaging.
  • Contribute to the firm’s position as an industry thought leader by promptly editing, formatting, and distributing client alerts.
  • Partner with market teams, practice groups, and firm leadership to identify, develop, and promote thought leadership opportunities that elevate attorney visibility and support the firm’s strategic business development goals.
  • Collaborate with the PR team to create and execute earned media relations campaigns including media pitching for interview and thought leadership (contributed content) opportunities for attorneys and firm leadership.
  • Compile and circulate communications results and press coverage of the firm and individual attorneys; lead the firm’s public relations tracking efforts; and assess outreach efforts to identify innovative ways to reach target audiences.
  • Coordinate communications workflows across multiple projects, tracking progress, following up with stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
  • Review and finalize communications materials for quality, consistency, and alignment with firm standards prior to release.
  • Partner with business development, events, and digital marketing teams to support coordinated communications efforts.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, journalism, communications, or related field
  • Experience: Minimum of three years supporting communications or PR activities, including coordinating multiple assignments and working with stakeholders. Previous law firm or professional service experience preferred
  • Writing and Editing: Proficiency in editing communications by integrating input from multiple contributors; organizes content for clarity and flow and ensures consistency across materials.
  • Communications Coordination: Proficiency in coordinating communications processes; tracks inputs, confirms approvals, and ensures materials are delivered across multiple assignments.
  • Technical Skills and Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and marketing-related tools (e.g., content management systems, email platforms); applies document formatting standards, manages tracked changes and version control, and maintains structured tracking tools (e.g., project trackers, media logs) across multiple assignments. Experience using Adobe InDesign to format and update marketing materials (e.g., brochures, publications, templates) by applying layout standards, adjusting content within templates, and preparing materials for distribution preferred.
  • Workflow Coordination: Maintains trackers across multiple assignments; monitors progress, follows up with stakeholders, and ensures work progresses according to deadlines.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Communicates directly with attorneys and stakeholders to gather inputs, clarify requirements, and ensure completion of deliverables.
  • Professionalism and Reliability: Maintains consistency across deliverables, manages deadlines across multiple assignments, and ensures accuracy in all materials.
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Spencer Fane LLP

Spencer Fane is a law firm where your business leaders work with our business leaders. We provide an unconventional approach to legal services geared toward protecting and advancing business and personal interests. Our clients are certain that their interests are our priority because they work with leaders – leaders who work decisively, execute with purpose, and understand the importance of flawless timing. For more information, visit spencerfane.com or follow @spencerfane on Twitter.Legitimate job offers from our firm are communicated through official channels and involve a rigorous recruitment process. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a job offer received, we encourage you to verify it via a message directly to our HR department at jobs@spencerfane.com.

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