Responsibilities

• Cultivates relationships with journalists;
• Manages projects from concept to completion;
• Engages with attorneys and builds effective relationships; and
• Tracks the impact of media efforts to demonstrate value.
• Media strategy and proactive outreach
• Build relationships with attorneys, Communications, and Business Development colleagues to identify newsworthy industry trends, firm-advised deals, litigation milestones, and other story ideas that raise the visibility of the firm and its attorneys
• Proactively pitch story ideas, expert commentary, and thought leadership to reports, editors, and producers at target outlets
• Cultivate and maintain direct relationships with journalists at priority mainstream, industry, and legal publications
• Analyze editorial calendars from priority publications and identify opportunities for bylined articles, third-party commentary, and expert sourcing
• Support the development and execution of integrated PR campaigns tied to firm strategic priorities, practice group initiatives, and industry team efforts

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in journalism and/or public relations, preferably within a law firm, public relations agency, or a professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field required. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Proficient writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Ability to distill complex details into succinct information for a range of audiences
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to build productive relationships with personnel at all levels, including attorneys and key stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with strict timelines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work productively with a variety of personalities
• Technology fluency across tools including AI platforms, media-related tools, and digital collaboration and content management systems

Preferred

• Experience with social media management encouraged.

Benefits

• In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.