Communications specialist - united states, dallas
communications specialist
my client is looking for a communications specialist to be based in its boston, chicago or new york office to drive media relations and other public relations initiatives, including content development and other day-to-day communications activities. the position’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
duties & on a daily basis, proactively identify and secure media opportunities for our lawyers with regional, national and trade outlets; actively develop and maintain relationships with media contacts and manage media lists.
· write content for press releases, media pitches, the firm’s website, external newsletters, deal and award submissions, social media postings and other materials as track media coverage and help promote positive publicity externally and assist in the management, drafting and submission of responses to media-related firm surveys and award support internal communications campaigns geared to engage personnel and drive the firm’s culture.
· work closely and collaboratively with members of the firm’s marketing and business development team in a range of initiatives geared to further elevate the firm’s lawyers, practice groups and brand.
· other projects and duties as assigned.
education & undergraduate degree is required, with a specialization in communications, journalism, or an equivalent field.
· minimum 3-4 years of pr or communications experience, with a strong emphasis on media relations and a demonstrated ability to effectively engage with reporters and editors on a proactive and reactive basis.
· outstanding writing and editing skills, with proficiency in ap style.
· experience in professional services industry or public relations agency strong computer and word processing skills are required; advanced in microsoft word, powerpoint and excel software as well as the ability to learn attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
· excellent oral and written communication skills.
· ability to learn quickly and to perform in a fast-paced environment, meeting frequent flexibility to adapt to quickly changing the communications specialist will report to the manager of communications.
additional supervisory responsibility – this position has no direct supervisory work environment – this position operates in a professional office position type/expected work hours – this is a full-time position. days and hours of work are monday through friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
· travel – little to no travel is expected for this position.
equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled
the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
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