Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying and leveraging existing relationships within the industry to pitch media opportunities, including reporters, podcasts, TV, radio, legal press, and mainstream outlets where firm attorneys can comment as subject-matter experts
• Monitoring immigration-related news and current events to quickly position attorneys as expert commentators (newsjacking)
• Researching and tracking legitimate local, state, national, legal, and business awards, leadership lists, and recognitions for which attorneys may qualify
• Preparing and submitting nomination packages, tracking deadlines, and managing the full submission process for awards, rankings, and directories
• Identifying and securing speaking opportunities, conference panels, and guest appearances for attorneys
• Building and maintaining relationships with reporters, producers, editors, industry associations, and award organizations
• Drafting pitches, bios, talking points, press releases, and nomination materials
• Maintaining a 12–18 month forward-looking opportunity calendar to plan media and recognition efforts in advance
• Reviewing case outcomes, litigation matters, and attorney commentary to identify stories with legitimate media potential
• Leveraging awards and recognitions after they are secured through follow-on media, content, and promotional opportunities

Requirements

• Extensive experience in public relations, media relations, or a related communications field
• Established relationships with reporters, producers, or media contacts, ideally within legal, business, or mainstream press
• Experience preparing award nominations, rankings submissions, or professional recognition applications
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to draft compelling pitches, press releases, bios, and talking points
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple ongoing initiatives, and plan strategically over a 12–18 month horizon
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to deadlines
• Comfort working with attorneys to prepare them for interviews and public-facing opportunities
• Experience in legal or professional services PR is a plus

Preferred

• Experience in legal or professional services PR is a plus