Senior Communications & Awards Lead

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Communications to support the Client Development & Engagement (CDE) team. You’ll coordinate media relations, thought leadership, awards submissions and website content, ensuring timely, accurate communications across the firm.

You’ll work with partners and practice groups to develop materials, track deadlines, and manage outreach. The role requires strong writing, organization and collaboration in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, marketing, business development or a professional services environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use marketing tech and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance initiatives across media relations, thought leadership, awards and rankings, social media and website content.
• Coordinate draft review, timelines and publication agreements for bylined articles and contributed content.
• Assist in preparing award submissions and survey responses with timely submissions.
• Monitor media, identify opportunities and prepare background materials for partners.
• Maintain website content and partner biographies with accuracy and consistency across channels.

Skills

Communications experience

Public relations

Marketing

Business development

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Communications to support the Client Development & Engagement (CDE) team. You’ll coordinate media relations, thought leadership, awards submissions and website content, ensuring timely, accurate communications across the firm.

You’ll work with partners and practice groups to develop materials, track deadlines, and manage outreach. The role requires strong writing, organization and collaboration in a fast-paced