Rankings, Awards & Media Relations Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Manages the strategy and execution for the firm’s awards, surveys, and directory submissions. Advises and collaborates with attorneys and marketing professionals on recognition and survey strategy.
• Owns the firm’s Directories & Rankings calendar and tracking, managing opportunities, deadlines, and submission status to ensure the firm is consistently well positioned in key legal and business publications.
• Researches and evaluates new and existing award, survey, and directory opportunities; assesses value and fit; and recommends participation to relevant stakeholders in support of firm and practice objectives.
• Conducts market research on the directory and awards landscape, preparing data-driven insights on results, competitive positioning, and strategic recommendations.
• Monitors and analyzes the firm’s ranking performance relative to competitors, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Designs, writes, and edits submissions, collaborating with external consultants and internal colleagues as appropriate.
• Drafts compelling matter narratives, practice group descriptions, and content highlighting firm and attorney achievements, strengths, and developments.
• Manages submissions from initial planning through release, coordinating inputs, approvals, and deadlines while maintaining a tracking system for directories, surveys, league tables, and awards.
• Builds and maintains relationships with directory editors, publication contacts, and researchers to stay informed on methodology and submission guidelines.
• Facilitates scheduling of interviews between survey researchers and firm lawyers; compiles necessary interview prep materials and coordinates prep calls as appropriate.

Requirements

• Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Prior experience in a large law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal directories and awards (e.g., Chambers, The Legal 500, The American Lawyer, Law360, Benchmark, Financial Times Innovative Lawyers, etc.).
• 3–5 years of relevant law firm marketing/communications experience, preferably supporting rankings, directories, and award submissions.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong project management capabilities and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work extended hours as needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational, research, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism when working with attorneys, clients, media, publishers, and external vendors.
• Dependable and collaborative team player who works effectively with others while also demonstrating initiative, independent decision-making, and a proactive, results-driven mindset. Committed to delivering exceptional client service.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is required.

Benefits

• Thompson Hine LLP offers competitive wages, and a robust benefits package. Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO).