Please send resume should you be interested in the following Marketing Communications Specialist position located in NYC. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 100-130K plus awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.
Title: Marketing Communications Specialist
Location: 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
