BakerHostetler
Our Marketing department has an excellent opportunity for a Public Relations Coordinator in all office locations (except New York and Denver). This is an exempt position that reports to the Public Relations Manager. The PR Coordinator will work closely with the PR Manager to implement and deliver firmwide media relations activities that help position BakerHostetler as a marketplace leader in the legal industry and showcase the Firm’s attorneys as preeminent thought leaders. The successful candidate will be a team player who has an eye for detail and is comfortable working both tactically and strategically to produce high-value results that help grow, shape, and maintain the BakerHostetler brand.
Responsibilities
Monitor and track all aspects of news relating to the Firm and its attorneys.
Create and disseminate coverage sharing emails and produce media coverage reports, including firmwide weekly media highlights email.
Provide general public relations assistance as needed, including preparation and distribution of press releases, media pitches, deal announcements, etc.
Evaluate potential conflicts to minimize risk to the firm and secure any approvals needed for attorney to participate in media activity.
Advise firm professionals on PR best practices.
Assist with the preparation of regularly-distributed PR measurement reports.
Liaise with attorneys and PR consultant to ensure editorial and firm guidelines are followed.
Research and update targeted media lists and manage media databases (e.g., Cision, Meltwater, etc.).
Monitor legal industry and news media trends and identify opportunities to position BakerHostetler attorneys as thought leaders.
Help prepare attorneys for media opportunities, including developing briefing materials.
Tracking and completing other special projects as needed.
Other duties as requested and assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing along with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Legal, professional services, agency or journalism experience is highly desirable.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to write and edit in AP style. Ability to communicate effectively and respond to common inquiries or complaints from all levels of professional and support staff, clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients, and staff, and to exhibit a high degree of responsiveness, diplomacy, and professionalism in these interactions.
Demonstrated ability to manage time well while independently completing assigned tasks with extreme attention to detail. Display strong organization skills needed to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. Outstanding creativity; flexibility and persistence; motivation and energy with the ability to collaborate with other members of the team.