Strategic Public Relations Coordinator

Mayer-Brown-LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayer Brown LLP is seeking a Coordinator: Public Relations to join the Public Relations team in Chicago or New York. You will support targeted media relations strategies, assist in writing and securing opportunities, and help enhance the visibility of firm practices and lawyers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience, preferably in a law firm or PR agency, with strong MS Office and social media skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; English, communications, journalism or writing focus preferred.
• Minimum three years of professional experience; law firm or PR agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s PR strategy: identify story ideas, secure media interviews, write releases and briefing documents.
• Monitor daily media coverage of the firm, practices, and lawyers.
• Compile weekly media coverage reports for management and internal audiences.
• Lead development of quarterly media reports for Management Committee.
• Develop relationships with local, trade, and national media; maintain media lists.
• Monitor editorial calendars and identify PR opportunities; assist in social media content creation.

Skills

Media relations

Written communication

Project management

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Newswire

Media tracking

Internet research

Job description

Mayer Brown LLP is seeking a Coordinator: Public Relations to join the Public Relations team in Chicago or New York. You will support targeted media relations strategies, assist in writing and securing opportunities, and help enhance the visibility of firm practices and lawyers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience, preferably in a law firm or PR agency, with strong MS Office and social media skills.