Communications Coordinator
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Brand Marketing (Branding), Campaigns, Communication Skills, Content Development, Detail Oriented, Editing, English Language, Interpersonal Skills, Journalism, Legal, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Schedule, Metrics, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Press Releases, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Typing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Summary
As a Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in promoting the firm's brand through effective public relations strategies, including the drafting of engaging press releases and media materials. This position requires excellent writing and editing skills, strong media relations capabilities, and a proactive approach to managing PR initiatives. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for public relations and a desire to contribute to a leading law firm, we want to hear from you.
Location
This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
* Press releases: Write and edit thoughtfully executed press releases that promote firm accomplishments. Help ensure all press materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with the firm's messaging and branding
* Media relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and support ongoing efforts aligned to the firm's strategic objectives
* Media monitoring and reporting: Track firm media coverage, compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and analyze media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies
* Ongoing support: Provide day-to-day support including, but not limited to, scheduling media calls, ad hoc research, and proofreading press materials
* Other duties or projects as assigned
Desired Skills
* Background in professional services preferred
* Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a wide variety of audiences
* Experience in media relations and an understanding of the professional services and/or legal landscape
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and business professionals
Minimum Education
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
Minimum Years of Experience
* 3 years' experience in marketing, communications, public relations or similar field.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
* Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
* Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
* Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
* Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
* Foster positive work relationships
* Comply with all firm policies and practices
* Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
* Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to ex
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