Friedman Williams
Senior Communications Coordinator New York NY
Job ID: 19609
Our client is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to join a dynamic, fast-paced Communications team. This position is responsible for supporting a team of five across a range of external and internal communications activities including media relations, social media engagement, issues management and content development, interacting with the firm’s PR agencies, and assisting the team in collaborating with other Marketing functions. This role is for a strong performer with a high capacity for learning on the job and able to prioritize multiple tasks on tight deadlines, and reports to a Senior Manager of Global Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with production and distribution of three weekly firmwide reports, encompassing media coverage, an internal newsletter and an internal mailing designed to facilitate sharing of social media content.
Build and strengthen reporter relationships with legal trade and business publications and handle complex scheduling of media interviews.
Research topics and trends in legal and business media to support firm’s media strategy.
Coordinate placement and reprint agreements for bylines/contributed content.
Draft content for the firm’s web site and social channels.
Provide senior communications team with support on additional projects as requested.
Requirements:
Excellent written and oral communication skills with superior attention to detail.
A professional demeanor and ability to interact successfully with lawyers and staff at all levels.
Self-motivated and deadline-oriented.
Willing to work outside of normal business hours when circumstances require.
Strong research skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Bachelor’s degree.
Please send resumes to jdesocio@friedmanwilliams.com