Communications Specialist (AM LAW 200)

Communications Specialist | AM LAW 200 | Chicago, Houston or Dallas Our premier full-service AM LAW 200 law firm client is hiring an experienced Communications Specialist to be based in either their Chicago, Houston, or Dallas offices. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for driving media relations and other public relations initiatives, including content development and other day-to-day communications activities.  The client firm is offering a highly competitive salary and benefit package.

Please send resume to Amy Altman: [email protected]

• Proactively identify and secure media opportunities for their 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 assigned.
• Track media coverage and help promote positive publicity externally and internally.
• Assist in the management, drafting and submission of responses to media-related firm surveys and award nominations.
• 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.

• An 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 preferred.
• Strong computer and word processing skills are required; Advanced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software as well as the ability to learn software.
• 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 deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• The Communications Specialist will report to the Sr Communications Manager.