Communications & Public Relations Intern - New York

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • New York, NY

3d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Communications and Public Relations Intern to support the Client Development & Marketing Department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries. The Communications and Public Relations Intern will assist with a variety of public relations and communications functions, including media list maintenance, reporter tracking, legal news monitoring, media research, content drafting, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with strong research, writing, and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a genuine interest in legal marketing and communications. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a law firm environment. Candidates should be willing to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, not exceeding over 25 hours a week for a yearlong internship.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently received (within the last 12 months) an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, with current standing as a graduating senior or recent graduate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to conduct research using various databases and online platforms
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiative

Responsibilities

• Update media lists, track reporter moves and inform team of key reporter moves.
• Collaborate closely with PR/Communications team, providing proactive and responsive support in executing on communications strategies and day-to-day business needs.
• Monitor legal news and developments in traditional publications and on social media platforms.
• Research projects relating to media coverage, key reporters and trending topics
• Draft and edit basic news announcements and speaking engagements for the firm’s intranet and external website.
• Regularly collaborate with the Business Development team and other internal stakeholders on various projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern