Position: Media Relations Coordinator
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Date Posted: October 29, 2014
Description:
Duane Morris, a global law firm with more than 700 attorneys in offices across the United States and around the world, is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to work as part of a team effort to develop and broadcast firm news to relevant business and trade media, highlighting firm successes. The coordinator will assist with defining strategies, media targets and opportunities for the firm’s practice groups, offices and individual lawyers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works in conjunction with the Senior Media Relations Manager to determine material that captures the media’s interest as well as highlights the collective or individual experience, knowledge and successes of Duane Morris attorneys.
- Regularly interviews key lawyers, formally and informally, seeking existing news or to develop news pitches about significant matters; business trends; forecasts for legal and business developments; and other significant newsworthy matters.
- Coordinates with practice groups regarding firm events, seminars, and speaking engagements. Coordinates press attendance for appropriate events resulting in media coverage for the firm and interview opportunities with Duane Morris attorneys.
- In coordination with the Senior Media Relations Manager, consults with Marketing staff to determine media objectives for current targeted areas.
- Supervises production of the weekly update Duane Morris Media Hits, including drafting and editing items, determining article appropriateness for the newsletter, seeking attorney input/edits when necessary, preparing for internal e-mail distribution and posting to the firm intranet.
- Monitors legal industry business, and general publications and other media for opportunities of national and regional recognition, such as lists of top attorneys, top law firms, top practitioners of individual specialties, etc. Compiles success stories and justification for attorney or firm inclusion in these surveys.
- Supervises both the cataloging of all articles referencing Duane Morris and the compiling and updating of press kits, using the most recent and relevant of these articles
Requirements:
- Personality and “polish” suitable for working productively with lawyers and the press; decorum and professionalism in keeping with high-stress, success-driven workplace. Professional, articulate, high energy, enthusiastic and team oriented.
- Minimum five years of professional experience in a law firm marketing department, public relations agency or comparable experience at a professional services firm. Journalism experience a plus.
- Bachelors’ degree, preferably in Journalism, English or Communications, or other related field.
- Strong project management skills, including work planning, work delegation and client management. Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work assignments.
- Excellent writing and editing skills. Ability to clearly communicate and confidently interface with professionals at all levels.
- Strong analytical, modeling and problem solving skills, including the ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to assess situations and apply practical knowledge to provide effective business solutions.
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Contact Info
Duane Morris LLP offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today's evolving global markets. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to: medical, dental, 401(k) with firm match, pension, life insurance and generous vacation. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@duanemorris.com EOE/AA/M/F/V/D