Marketing Coordinator
Chicago, IL - USA
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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 particularly as it relates to content. 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:
- Working with lawyers to write bio narrative content reflecting the full scope of the lawyers practices areas of focus and global capabilities
- Implementing edits proofing and maintaining lawyer biographies within the firms CMS (Sitecore)
- Coordinating bio updates in connection with:
- News items posted to com 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 com acting in coordination with Sidleys Digital Communications and Public Relations functions to ensure editorial consistency and timing are in line with firmwide strategic approach
- Assisting with quality control procedures including encouraging adherence with firm editorial 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 editorial suggestions to lawyers to enhance their com bios
- Training Marketing Department team members on best practices for writing 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 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: Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-EC1Qualifications
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About Company
Sidley is a global law firm, collaborating across disciplines and borders to help clients in more than 70 countries achieve business objectives.