Temporary Communications and Marketing Assistant (Summer 2025)

Wiley, a leading Washington, DC law firm, has an opening for a Temporary Communications and Marketing Assistant for the summer of 2025. The Temporary Communications and Marketing Assistant will provide integral support to the firm’s Communications and Marketing teams by assisting in the execution of strategic initiatives, including media relations, internal communications, and social media management.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the development and coordination of firm announcements, award nominations, media materials, and social media posts
• Monitor and distribute media coverage, compile daily media summaries, and maintain media contact lists
• Support the execution of internal communications efforts, including announcements, campaigns and events
• Assist with content creation for social media platforms, ensuring brand consistency and tone
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather information and facilitate timely communication deliverables
• Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the Communications and Marketing teams, including project tracking and file management
• Work on special Communications and Marketing projects or research tasks as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
• Ability to multitask, prioritize/coordinate deadlines and track progress of tasks
• Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
• Understands and adopts the organizational structure
• Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing
• Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail, grammar, and clarity.
• Understanding of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, BlueSky, Instagram) and best practices for professional engagement
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency with office productivity applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat); familiarity with design tools (e.g., InDesign, Canva) and content management systems a plus; aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred
• Flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis
• Interest in corporate communications, public relations, marketing, or related fields; familiarity with the legal or professional services industry preferred but not required
• Commitment to professional growth and development

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field
• Prior internship or relevant academic experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a professional office environment preferred
• Experience with writing, editing, and content creation
• Familiarity with AP style preferred
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools, content management systems, and design software is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position operates in a professional office environment which is usually quiet to moderate
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is primarily a sedentary position. However, some duties and responsibilities may require the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, occasionally move about to access office equipment, file cabinets, etc.
• May require employee to carry or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds

This description outlines the basic requirements of this position. It is not intended to be a complete description as other duties may be assigned.

The base hourly rate is $23/hour. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

*Wiley is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation status, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**This Organization Participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.