Public Relations Senior Coordinator

Sidley Austin•New York, NY

8d•$60,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Relations Senior Coordinator is a core member of Sidley’s dynamic PR team and supports public relations activities aligned with the firm’s global PR strategy, organizational needs, business goals, and brand. The role includes coordinating media approvals, developing written materials, identifying media and publishing opportunities for lawyers, supporting external PR agencies, and monitoring and reporting on PR activity to inform strategic decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
At least 3 years of public relations experience in a PR agency, law firm, professional services, or other business setting.
Excellent writing, organizational, and project management skills.
Knowledge of AP style.
Strong attention to detail and good judgment.
Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Prior law firm experience.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of public relations activities consistent with the firm’s global PR strategy, organizational needs, business goals, and brand.
Assist in securing approval for lawyers to participate in media interviews in accordance with the firm’s media policy.
Support the PR team’s engagement with external PR agencies.
Write clear, error-free press releases, media pitches, message documents, and other materials suited to their intended audiences.
Identify opportunities for positive media coverage by developing original story and pitch ideas.
Research and secure opportunities for lawyers to publish byline articles, including conducting media outreach.
Prepare reports on PR activity.
Monitor, track, and report media coverage and handle related administrative projects as needed.
Maintain and advance data-led internal reporting to inform strategic decisions about PR initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.