Public Relations Specialist

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate media relations initiatives for a law firm, driving content creation, media outreach, and cross‑team collaboration with Marketing and practice groups.

  • Lead content generation for press releases and pitches.
  • Drive media outreach and relationship management to secure earned opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and coordinate media inquiries and interviews.
  • Assist in updating and maintaining media contact lists.
  • Assist in monitoring and regularly reporting results of public relations activities.
  • Work closely with the Marketing team, practice groups, and other departments to support public relations needs and initiatives.
  • Develop and produce high‑quality content for press releases, media pitches, the firm’s website, as well as other materials as assigned.
  • Ensure all content aligns with the firm’s brand guidelines and maintain a consistent tone and style.
  • Ensure all content complies with relevant laws, regulations, and firm policies.
  • Leverage AI to generate or improve content. Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, with a specialization in public relations, communications, English, or an equivalent field.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in public relations, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Strong media relations skills, including the ability to identify newsworthy angles, develop targeted pitches, manage reporter outreach, and secure earned media opportunities.
  • Established relationships with reporters and media contacts relevant to the firm’s key industries and markets.
  • Excellent oral, writing, and project management skills with a strong understanding of AP style.
  • Strong editing and proofreading skills, including ability to improve structure, clarity, grammar, and tone.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Experience preparing reports with the ability to organize data, interpret results, identify key takeaways, and communicate insights clearly.
  • Process-oriented mindset, with the ability to follow and help improve workflows, calendars, and tracking systems.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically about public relations opportunities, media angles, and ways to amplify firm news and thought leadership.
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Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged on January 1, 2025. The combined law firm, Troutman Pepper Locke, offers clients greater resources and bench strength, enhanced practices, and expanded geographical reach. For more information, please visit www.troutman.com. To stay connected, follow our new page: www.linkedin.com/company/troutmanpepperlocke. Attorney advertising.

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Public Relations Specialist

Troutman Pepper · Chicago, IL · On-site