Associate Marketing & Communications Specialist

Shift: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST

The Communications Coordinator is a detail-oriented and versatile professional who will ensure that our press releases posted on the firms intranet and website reflect high standards and style. The Communications Coordinator will develop a deep understanding of the internal processes used to produce edit and update new press releases for a variety of our professionals and clients. This role also supports broader Communications initiatives including tracking media coverage and performance metrics maintaining editorial calendars and dashboards and contributing to firmwide content and reporting efforts. The successful candidate will be highly organized possess strong proofreading editing and communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to delivering exceptional client service in a global law firm. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the firms press release process partnering closely with requestors and the Marketing team from intake through publication.
• Draft edit and proofread press releases to ensure accuracy clarity adherence to firm style and protection of client confidentiality.
• Revise and enhance content to ensure messaging is consistent and aligned with brand standards.
• Conduct research using client websites and other sources to support press release development.
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure proper formatting including hyperlinking to relevant client content.
• Perform thorough quality control checks prior to publication.
• Manage multiple requests simultaneously delivering work in a timely efficient and accurate manner.
• Communicate proactively with requestors including providing status updates gathering input and securing final approvals.
• Engage with lawyers and other professionals to drive projects forward and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support reporting and tracking efforts related to media coverage awards and rankings communications metrics and other performance indicators.
• Help maintain and enhance submission schedules editorial calendars dashboards and other tracking tools.
• Assist with research content development and distribution of firm communications including press materials and daily news updates.

Qualifications :

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent proofreading writing and editing skills
• Strong process execution skills
• High proficiency in MS Word Excel and data management software
• Effective communication skills
• Ability and willingness to build strong relationships and navigate across a matrixed organization
• Impeccable attention to detail

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of corporate communications experience (preferably in the legal/professional services sector) or journalism experience
• BA BS or equivalent

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $20.38 - $28.85 /hour/hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications skills experience certifications proficiency performance shift location and other business needs. Typically roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role in addition to the hourly rate of pay the total compensation package may also include overtime shift differential call-in and/or stand-by pay. RRDs benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with company match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus parental leave adoption assistance tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time