Internal Communications Co-op

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking to enhance its Global Operations Team with a focus on internal communications and cross-functional collaboration. You will help craft concise communications, draft agendas, and support the development of content strategies across departments.

The role emphasizes project management fundamentals, data-informed decisions, and a collaborative approach within a global professional environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in best practices for stakeholder communications.
• Interest in project management and internal operations.
• Experience using survey data for strategic aims.
• Enjoy creative thinking and sharing ideas.
• Comfortable in collaborative environment.
• Proactive and adaptable to new projects.
• Enjoy writing concise communications.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s global internal communications program.
• Track projects with detailed notes and deadlines.
• Draft content for the department, including agendas and drafts.
• Help devise internal content strategies for various departments.
• Collaborate with global professionals to repurpose materials into engaging content.
• Develop assets for internal platforms such as the iNet.
• Monitor internal news stories and content.
• Stay updated on employee communications trends and apply learnings.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

What you'll do:

• Work with the Communications team to support the firm’s global internal communications program
• Track projects by keeping the team’s document organized with detailed notes, ensuring we meet deadlines
• Draft content for the department as needed such as meeting agendas, follow up notes, and first drafts of materials
• Help devise internal communications content strategies for various departments
• Engage and collaborate with global legal and business professionals across the firm to repurpose bespoke materials into engaging content
• Partner with the team to develop assets for internal platforms such as the iNet, including images, graphics and copy
• Monitor internal news stories and content
• Keep on top of employee communications trends and apply the learnings to your role
• Assist with research and analysis of internal communications practices and campaigns

Who you are:

• You should be interested in developing an understanding of best practice and methods of communicating with various stakeholders in a professional setting
• You are interested in gaining experience in both short- and long-term project management and internal operations
• Excited about using survey data to achieve strategic aims and inform communication practices
• Enjoy creative thinking and not shy about sharing your ideas with others
• You are comfortable in a collaborative work environment
• Proactive and ready to embrace new projects and tasks
• You enjoy writing concise, impactful communications for a range of audiences
• Organized and familiar with methods for addressing multiple different tasks over the course of a day
• Comfortable communicating to a diverse range of people and personalities
• Good analytical and interpretation skills