Awards & Rankings Strategy Lead

Considine Search; Boston, New York, Washington (MA, NY, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Considine Search seeks an Awards and Rankings Senior Specialist to manage end-to-end submissions for directories and awards. You will coordinate with the Clients & Markets and Public Relations teams to optimize nominations, oversee tracking, and promote recognitions across the firm’s channels.

You will draft submissions, monitor deadlines, and ensure alignment with firm messaging while building relationships with lawyers, editors, and award organizers.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Precise attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working independently with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work on cross-functional marketing projects within Clients & Markets.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Comfort with new tools and AI-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and tracks opportunities for the firm and its lawyers to compete for editorial-based awards in legal trades and business press.
• Manages the end-to-end lifecycle of awards and directory submissions, from opportunity assessment through submission, results tracking, and promotion.
• Provides input on nominations and shares best practices for award submissions; serves as a go-to resource on submissions strategy and timelines.
• Works closely with the Communications Director and Manager to report results of directories and other submissions.
• Collaborates with practice groups and business development leads to ensure submissions align with firm messaging and market positioning.
• Maintains centralized tracking systems and databases for awards and directories, ensuring accurate historical records.
• Drafts news items and updates recognitions across the firm’s website and marketing materials.
• Maintains the firm’s presence on Chambers and other directory profiles.
• Interacts with lawyers and partners; collaborates with PR and Clients & Markets on various projects.
• Develops relationships with researchers, editors, and award organizers to identify opportunities and inform participation decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Considine Search seeks an Awards and Rankings Senior Specialist to manage end-to-end submissions for directories and awards. You will coordinate with the Clients & Markets and Public Relations teams to optimize nominations, oversee tracking, and promote recognitions across the firm’s channels.

You will draft submissions, monitor deadlines, and ensure alignment with firm messaging while building relationships with lawyers, editors, and award organizers.