Marketing Coordinator (Global Law Firm)
Marketing Coordinator- Regional Marketing Group | AM LAW 50 Firm | New York, NY Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 client is hiring an experienced Marketing Coordinator for their New York City office. The Marketing Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the lawyer biography function and serves as a go-to marketing resource on bio-related topics. The coordinator reports directly to the Marketing Manager and works closely with lawyers and colleagues across offices, practices, and functions firmwide to provide centralized support on bio requests and projects. The hours are from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, has strong writing and verbal skills, has a professional presence, and someone who is self-sufficient. This Coordinator will be heavily working on lawyer biographies and will handle the back end of the website for updates of the biographies for lawyers and marketing. This person will be responsible for adding content to the website and handle the physical editing. The candidate should have strong writing and verbal skills for reviewing biographies and meeting with the lawyers one on one to gather information. This person will be doing the work in support of a majority of New York Lawyers but will also be handling the biographies firmwide and global. Our client is offering a very competitive compensation, benefits, and bonus package.
Send resume to Amy Altman, Director: [email protected]
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of the Marketing Services team within Marketing Communications, focusing on lawyer biography management. This includes:
o Implementing edits, proofing, and maintaining lawyer biographies within the firm’s CMS (Sitecore)
o Coordinating bio updates in connection with:
§ News items posted to client firm website, including articles, deal announcements, and speaking engagements
§ Legal directories and accolades
§ Leadership roles, committee memberships, and other client-focused activities
o Posting lateral and new lawyer biographies to client website, acting in coordination with Client’s Digital Communications and Public Relations functions to ensure consistency and timing are in line with firmwide strategic approach
o Working with lawyers, in collaboration with Marketing Manager and Business Development, to write bio narrative content reflecting the full scope of the lawyers’ practices, areas of focus, and global capabilities
o Assisting with quality control procedures, including encouraging adherence with firm guidelines and conducting web bio audits to ensure best practices are followed
o Liaising with Human Resources as necessary for correction to content fed to Client website from PeopleSoft
o Providing thoughtful suggestions to lawyers to enhance their website bios
o Training Marketing Department team members on best practices for drafting and maintaining bios
o Working on special projects as requested
Requirements (Required):
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in marketing, communications, business, or related field
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications, or other professional services industry
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong computer skills, including a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Strong project management competency
Requirements (Preferred):
- Marketing or business development experience in a law firm
- General understanding of the legal competitive landscape
- Working knowledge of content management systems and experience management databases such as Sitecore and/or Foundation.
- Ability to interact with Firm members at all levels
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Superior relationship building skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
- Able to work under pressure.
Travel Requirements: As needed
To apply for this job email your details to amy@esquire-recruiting.com