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Marketing Communications Specialist position located in either
Chicago, Washington DC or NYC. This is a full-time, direct-hire
position with a salary between 100-130K plus awesome benefits. If
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Title: Marketing Communications Specialist
Location: Chicago, DC, NYC
Salary: 100-130K
Work Environment: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Eligible for OT: NO
Bachelor’s degree required: YES (highly prefer candidates with
Master’s Degree)
Hours per week: 37.5
Job Description:
The successful candidate will need to have intellectual
curiosity, an ability to see the big picture and be proactive on
identifying and keeping on top of trends and issues that may have
an impact on the Firm and the clients we serve. They will be
comfortable with both developing and executing on strategies and
plans to raise the profile for individuals, practice areas and
the Firm as a whole in relevant markets and the media. This role
calls for an exceptionally strong writer with experience in both
marketing communications and public relations. The ability to
take the lead on projects and collaborate as a member of the team
is essential.
Our ideal candidate will be skilled at distilling complex topics
into relatable messaging that connects with the intended
audience. This individual will excel at developing and delivering
original ideas for content, drafting deliverables and working
collaboratively with colleagues to improve upon existing content.
Deliverables will include, but not be limited to, marketing
collateral and other client-facing pieces, articles for
third-party publication, website content, brochures, award
nominations, social posts, presentations, reports, and internal
and external newsletters.
Responsibilities
* Identify and interview expert sources to create compelling
media pitches and marketing collateral pieces
* Develop unique ideas and/or fresh approaches to existing
processes
* Draft, edit and proofread various materials as assigned
* Draft high-quality content for internal and external marketing
materials that enhance our strategy while adhering to brand
standards
* Maintain project status, deadlines and contacts in marketing
communications calendar
* Independently perform background research as needed
* Duties may be ongoing or ad hoc in nature
* Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements
of the position
Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years’ of relevant experience required; previous law
firm or other professional services experience strongly preferred
* Exceptional writing and editing skills
* Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
* Logistical and planning skills with the ability to prioritize
multiple tasks and requests simultaneously under tight deadlines
in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to quickly grasp technical legal jargon and make it
understandable in text
* Self-motivated, enjoys learning new things and demonstrates
reliability and professionalism
* Ability to function effectively both independently and as a
member of a team
* Detailed knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products
* Basic understanding of web and social media platforms
* To be considered for this position, you must submit a portfolio
that demonstrates your writing skills and experience
