Media Relations And Rankings Coordinator

Seeking a full-time Media Relations Coordinator to join the Media team at an international law firm.
Responsibilities:

Providing a comprehensive range of support for media relations and communications activities for the firm and for individual attorneys, with a significant focus on directory placements, rankings, and award nominations.
Coordinating editorial research and paid attorney and firm profiles in legal directories for the firm, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers, Who’s Who Legal, and PLC rankings.
Writing text for award nominations, editorial submissions, and website entries in a compelling, clear, and concise manner;
obtain approval from attorneys.
Coordinating with editors at legal and business publications in the submission of awards and nominations;
obtaining reprints for successful placements, and promoting news on the firm website.
Coordinating submission of assigned practice group/industry surveys for publication in local, national, and international legal trade and business press.
Creating and maintaining an annual schedule for Chambers USA editorial research.
Compiling and maintaining attorney and practice group rankings;
updating recognition/ranking section of individual attorney bios on the firm website.
Writing and maintaining fact sheets about rankings/awards for client distribution and pitches.
Assisting with drafting and issuing news releases;
drafting news items forthe firm website and other writing projects as assigned.
Assisting with placing bylined articles and daily media monitoring.
Requirements
Four year college degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or journalism.
2+ years’ experience in marketing and/or public relations with a strong emphasis on writing and editing.
Ability to use Internet sources required.
Ability to exhibit good judgment when interacting with attorneys and media/publishing companies.
Strong project management skills.