Public Relations Senior Coordinator

Sidley Austin (NY) LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in New York seeks a Public Relations Senior Coordinator to support the firm’s PR strategy, secure media approvals and craft press materials. You will collaborate with external agencies, develop story ideas and track coverage to inform strategy.

The role requires a 3+ year PR background, exceptional writing and strong organizational skills, with a focus on confidentiality and effective teamwork in a fast-paced law-firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of public relations experience in a PR agency, law firm, or professional services.
• Excellent writing, organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of AP style.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of public relations activities aligned with the firm’s PR strategy.
• Assist in securing approvals for lawyers to do media interviews per policy.
• Support engagement with external PR agencies.
• Distill complex messages into press releases, pitches and messages.
• Identify opportunities for positive media coverage and original story ideas.
• Identify and secure byline opportunities through research and outreach.
• Prepare reports on PR activity.
• Handle media monitoring and reporting as needed.
• Maintain data-led internal reporting for strategic PR decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Public Relations or related field

Job description

The Public Relations Senior Coordinator will be a core member of Sidley's dynamic PR team. The incumbent will play an active role in a variety of activities including securing approvals for media engagement, writing press releases and talking points, developing reports on PR efforts, monitoring for media placements to support providing strategic advice on media strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the implementation of public relations activities that are consistent with the firm’s global PR strategy, organizational needs, business goals and the Sidley brand.
• Assists in securing approval for lawyers to do media interviews in accordance with the firm’s media policy.
• Support the PR team’s engagement with external PR agencies
• Distills complex messages to create written materials including but not limited to press releases, media pitches and message documents that are error free and appropriate for the intended audience.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for the firm to earn positive media coverage by developing original story/pitch ideas.
• Identifies and secures opportunities for lawyers to publish byline articles through independent research and conducts media outreach to secure such publishing opportunities.
• Prepares reports on PR activity.
• Handles administrative projects including media coverage monitoring, tracking and reporting as needed.
• Maintain and drive the data-led internal reporting to help inform strategic decision-making of PR initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
• A minimum of 3+ years of public relations experience in a PR agency, law firm, professional services or other business setting
• Excellent writing, organizational and project management skills
• Knowledge of AP style

Preferred

• Prior law firm experience

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is: $60,000 - $74,000 if located in New York. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team.

We encourage you to explore current openings and check back for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.