Senior PR Coordinator — Media Strategy & Writing

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

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.