Marketing & Communications Associate - Wheeling

RR Donnelley•Wheeling, WV

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing Assistant will provide support for the business development & marketing team, performing a variety of tasks which support marketing/BD programs and initiatives including matter collection and database management, information research and development, production of materials, posting of website and intranet content, and other support activities within the department as required. The Assistant will support a range of marketing/BD activities, and may require involvement on projects throughout the department on an “as needed” basis as workload dictates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Minimum of two years of related experience
Prior experience working in a professional services or law firm setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Strong experience in use of databases
Passion for and demonstrated adeptness for research
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects while working independently
Demonstrated good judgment, a team-first orientation, meticulous and results driven

Responsibilities

Assist with the collection of matter data for transaction practices globally
Update internal records, database systems and intranet for department, practice groups and partners as appropriate
Assist with the collection of data and preparation of submissions to legal directories, league tables and other external publishers of league tables.
Help track practice descriptions, representative matter lists, bios and other collateral as needed for client outreach activities
Assist with drafting of research/intelligence reports on prospective company clients and competitors to assist with client meetings and business opportunities.
Assist with the compilation of data and production of documentation for both formal and informal proposals and RFPs
Assist with updating website and intranet content
Assist with the preparation, packaging and distribution of materials
Assist with recording action items, summaries and follow up
Collaborate with other marketing and business development members to communicate activities and ensure the integration of support initiatives across offices and teams
Provide administrative assistance and project manage other ad-hoc activities for the marketing and business development team as needed