BD and Marketing Coordinator - Chicago

Sidley Austin LLP

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profile Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 70000 - 75000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Marketing

Job Summary

Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as a member of the Marketing Services team within Marketing Communications focusing on lawyer biography management. This includes:
    • Implementing edits proofing and maintaining lawyer biographies within the firms CMS (Sitecore)
    • Coordinating bio updates in connection with:
      • News items posted to including articles deal announcements and speaking engagements
      • Legal directories and accolades
      • Leadership roles committee memberships and other client-focused activities
    • Posting lateral and new lawyer biographies to acting in coordination with Sidleys Digital Communications and Public Relations functions to ensure consistency and timing are in line with firmwide strategic approach
    • 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
    • Assisting with quality control procedures including encouraging adherence with firm guidelines and conducting web bio audits to ensure best practices are followed
    • Liaising with Human Resources as necessary for correction to content fed to from PeopleSoft
    • Providing thoughtful suggestions to lawyers to enhance their bios
    • Training Marketing Department team members on best practices for drafting and maintaining bios
    • Working on special projects as requested

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

  • A bachelors 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

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 attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Good judgment
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
  • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Required Experience:

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SummaryThe 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 fu...
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Key Skills

  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • MailChimp
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Constant Contact
  • Email Marketing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Social Media Management
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Wordpress
  • Adobe Indesign

About Company

Sidley is a global law firm, collaborating across disciplines and borders to help clients in more than 70 countries achieve business objectives.

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