Senior Communications Coordinator - Content

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer, the leading law firm serving the innovation economy, seeks a Senior Communications Coordinator – Content to join our firm-wide Communications team. The role supports the firm’s content strategy by coordinating and producing content across channels, building editorial calendars, and maintaining libraries to ensure high-quality, consistent messaging.

Under the Senior Manager of Community Engagement, you will manage content workflows, collaborate with subject matter experts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of marketing, communications, or content experience within the legal, professional services, or venture capital environment.
• Exceptional written, editing, and proofreading skills with an eye for clarity and brand consistency.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and contributors while maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the editing and formatting of content for web, thought leadership, client communications, and select internal communications, following established messaging and brand standards.
• Help build and maintain continent libraries (SharePoint Online) as the central source of truth for approved messaging, templates, and assets.
• Manage and maintain pitch content and materials, collaborating with subject matter experts as needed to ensure content is up-to-date and accurate.
• Manage routine content updates across document libraries, including metadata, permissions, and archiving of outdated materials.
• Collaborate across teams and departments to ensure content is current and adheres to brand standards.
• Apply consistent formatting and taxonomy standards so content stays accurate, current, and aligned to brand.
• Support content distribution by collaborating with creative, marketing, and social media teams.
• Help maintain the Revenue department’s AI hub, including prompt library and best practices.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and special projects across departments as needed.

Skills

Content strategy

Editorial coordination

Project management

Brand standards

Microsoft Office & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint Online

AI content tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gunderson Dettmer, the leading law firm serving the innovation economy, is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator – Content to join our firm-wide Communications team. The Sr. Communications Coordinator supports the firm’s content strategy by executing day-to-day production, coordination, and management of content efforts across channels. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Community Engagement, this role will help build and maintain content libraries, editorial calendars, and content workflows so the firm’s expertise reaches audiences in a cohesive, high-quality, and consistent way. This is a hands‑on, detail-oriented role ideal for a rising professional who wants to grow within a sophisticated legal content function.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the editing and formatting of content for web, thought leadership, client communications, and select internal communications, following established messaging and brand standards.
• Help build and maintain continent libraries (SharePoint Online) as the central source of truth for approved messaging, templates, and assets.
• Manage and maintain pitch content and materials, collaborating with subject matter experts as needed to ensure content is up-to-date and accurate.
• Manage routine content updates across document libraries, including metadata, permissions, and archiving of outdated materials.
• Collaborate across teams and departments to ensure content is current and adheres to brand standards.
• Apply consistent formatting and taxonomy standards so content stays accurate, current, and aligned to brand.
• Support content distribution by collaborating with creative, marketing, and social media teams.
• Help maintain the Revenue department’s AI hub, including prompt library and best practices.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and special projects across departments as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years+ of marketing, communications, or content experience within the legal, professional services, or venture capital environment.
• Exceptional written, editing, and proofreading skills, with an eye for clarity and brand consistency.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and contributors while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to support project management by tracking tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail throughout a project.
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively engage with internal peers, stakeholders, clients, and external partners.
• Creative thinker who proactively drives innovative marketing strategies and initiatives.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and autonomously, applying sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills; able to maintain regular dialogue and foster collaborative, long-term partnerships.
• Detail oriented with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel,), SharePoint Online, and comfortable using AI tools for content workflows.

Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt. Hybrid

The annualized base salary range for this position is expected to be $80,000.00 - $90,000.00. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives for which this position is eligible.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• fertility and family building support

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Gunderson Dettmer is the only business law firm of its kind - exclusively serving the global venture capital and emerging technology marketplace. From Silicon Valley to Singapore - we innovate for innovators, accelerate entrepreneurship, and help build companies at every stage of the growth lifecycle. We are committed to being the employer of choice by working together to create an environment in which each of our people can grow, take initiative, and develop a fun, fulfilling and financially rewarding career.