Communications Specialist

Summary

The Communications Specialist is a key contributor in the development and support of the firms messaging branding public relations and content marketing programs. The Communications Specialist must be a compelling writer selfstarter and team player with strong interpersonal communication organization and project management skills. The position supports the development production and distribution of marketing content across a variety of vehicles channels and media to maximize reach and to reinforce brand positioning. This is a position that requires a high level of proficiency in both strategic level activities and handson tactical .

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in marketing communications journalism public relations writing or related field.
• Two to four years of writing experience in journalism marketing public relations or internal communications.
• Experience writing for or about professional services.
• Experience developing content calendars and managing marketing content.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Law Firm experience preferred.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Content Development & Marketing 40
  • Create and disseminate compelling marketing materials that raises the firms visibility and reinforce the firms brand positioning while increasing awareness of the firm and the attorneys.
  • Write review and/or edit external marketing materials including but not limited to web content attorney bios practice and industry descriptions articles presentations infographics and more.
  • Collaborate with attorneys to distill complex messages in a clear and concise manner while ensuring that all material is consistent with the firms brand voice and style.
  • Manage the coordination and strategic distribution of content across mediums.
  • Monitor and interpret industry trends and content performance to shape strategy themes and messaging.
  • Identify visual elements to enhance content and storytelling.
• Media & Public Relations 30
  • Implement and execute media and public relations activities that promote the firms experience and knowledge including identifying proactive opportunities for positive media coverage.
  • Prepare PR materials including press releases media pitches deal and case announcements awards and nominations etc.
  • Works closely with the Media Relations Manager and the firms outside PR agency to facilitate media opportunities for attorneys.
  • Monitor and report on media coverage.
  • Manage and maintain media distribution lists and develop targeted media lists as needed.
  • Coordinate with the Director of Marketing in the annual PR plan including coverage firmwide and at the practice division industry and individual attorney levels.
• Social Media 25
  • Coordinates with marketing team members regarding social media content including the overall content plan strategy and schedule.
  • Authors content for the firms social media accounts including LinkedIn Instagram X and Facebook.
  • Advises attorneys on best practice regarding social media use specifically LinkedIn.
  • Helps monitor social media for mentions of the firm the management team and attorneys.
  • Tracks and measures the firms social media analytics.
• General and Administrative 5
  • Monitor compliance with the Firms media policy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Selfmotivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation commitment to meeting deadlines and ability to multitask in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a professional fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally due to the nature of this office position while performing the responsibilities of the position the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran disabled and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary selfidentification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Compensation & Benefits

At Stinson LLP we are committed to the success of our employees. We are equally committed to providing competitive affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family including:

• Medical dental and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firmprovided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
• Employerpaid life insurance and AD&D
• Short and longterm disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays vacation bereavement jury duty and paid leave for sick and safe time parental and military
• Excellent worklife programs including service bonuses backup child elder and pet care and an employee discount program

The salary range for this role is $62000 $78000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors including experience skills qualifications and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individuals unique qualifications and experience.

Required Experience:

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