What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Media Relations Coordinator position at Staff?
As a member of the Business Development & Marketing Department, the Senior Media Relations Coordinator provides substantive and administrative support to Fox Rothschild's Media Relations team on items such as press releases, media pitches, media list creation and website updates. This position works closely with the Assistant Director of Media Relations, Marketing Communications Director and Marketing Communications Specialist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Maintain editorial calendars and media list database for the Firm's 30 offices and alert relevant team members to opportunitiesMaintain team promotional calendar of upcoming awards, laterals and other itemsCultivate and manage relationships with reporters, journalists and key influencersAssist with day-to-day media relations activities, both reactive and proactiveMaintain monthly reporting of media relations activitiesParticipate in brainstorming and planning sessions with attorneys for story developmentConduct research to support media relations planning (potential topics, outlets, etc.)Draft and distribute detailed press releases, photo captions, electronic announcements and other materialsMonitor news cycle for proactive pitching opportunitiesReview attorney articles and marketing materialsResearch publications and pitch bylined articles to trade, business and legal outletsSupport relationship with PR agency vendorsTrack media coverage and provide metricsDevelop ways to streamline communication and plan execution of PR initiativesSocial media support as neededOn-site photo / video support as neededUndertake general administrative and clerical duties as neededADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :
Other marketing projects and responsibilities as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) :
Education :
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, marketing or related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.Experience :
3 years of proven experience in a media relations position required. 5 or more years preferred.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Understanding of PR and marketing concepts and practicesAbility to work independently as well as in a team environmentStrong attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and ExcelExcellent writing and proofreading skillsWell-organized, able to work with tight deadlinesFluency with AP StyleAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to maintain professional standards of tact, discretion, positive attitude and appearanceSome travel required
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work : Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
VISUAL ACUITY
Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
DISCLAIMER
Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
