Senior Public Relations (PR) Specialist Position to Fill (Downtown, NYC) New York City

ABOUT ROPES & GRAY:

Ropes & Gray is a leading global law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong London, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and Washington, DC.

Built on a foundation of over 140 years of dedication to forging strong client relationships, we represent interests across a broad spectrum of industries in corporate law and litigation matters. In addition, we offer counsel on labor and employment issues, tax and benefits, creditors' rights, and private client services. Our clients range in size from large to small companies and include financial institutions, government agencies, hospitals and health care organizations, colleges and universities, and families and individuals.

More than 1,000 lawyers and professionals strive to provide the highest-quality legal advice available. Our firm combines superior talent with a supportive environment where nothing gets in the way of solving our client's problems.



JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Public Relations (PR) Coordinator will have primary responsibility for assisting the Director of PR and the PR Manager in obtaining positive visibility in the media for Ropes & Gray, its leading national practice groups, and individual lawyers. Focus of this position is the firm's Chicago office and firm-wide PR programs for transactional groups, including private equity, M&A, capital markets and finance.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Prospect and pitch stories to the business, trade, legal and daily press

· Field and vet media inquiries for potential interviews with Ropes & Gray lawyers

· Assist Director of Public Relations and Public Relations Manager and vendors in story pitches to editors and reporters

· Schedule and attend meetings with lawyers throughout firm to obtain updates on significant cases and deals, as well as ascertain trends and developments for visibility purposes

· Attend firm events (e.g., practice group lunches) to obtain potential story pitches

· Draft press releases and external announcements

· Participate in weekly calls with PR vendors

· Respond to media inquiries

· Assist in the planning and execution of visibility initiatives

· Serve as a resource for attorneys and marketing, business development and practice development staff

· Conduct a variety of research, including media outlets, reporters, editors; practice groups and industries; and peer law firms.

· Develop solid understanding of each firm and practice groups' strategies and priorities.

· Manage media data base.



ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:

· Demonstrated understanding of process by which stories originate and are published in various media

· Ability to develop relationships among the media and work closely with reporters and editors

· Excellent writing and editing skills

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (orally as well as in writing) with all levels of attorneys and staff

· Ability to command attention in fast-paced, highly demanding environment

· Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team as well as independently; Must be able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties

· Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines in fast-paced environment

· A self-starter who understands the details within a much larger content

· Be flexible and tolerate ambiguity in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.

· Strong people and project management skills

· Attention to detail

· Willingness to travel



EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

· Bachelor's Degree with 4-6 years journalism, PR agency or professional services experience

· Minimum of 2 years of experience writing press releases

· Experience prospecting for and pitching potential stories

· Prior experience working with various forms of media, including print, electronic and social media

· Knowledge of various media platforms in which attorneys can obtain visibility, including electronic media

· Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing and orally

· Excellent organization, project management, and communication skills required



WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Firm management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

Please apply via the below link:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ROPESGRAY&cws=1&rid=205

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