Public Relations Specialist

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath • Chicago, IN

21h

About The Position

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success. Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Public Relations Specialist to work in our Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to executing assigned PR projects and manage regional and practice-related visibility as well as other firm-related PR opportunities. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to client service.
• Cooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including cross-office.
• Ability to problem solve, use sound judgement and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism or English
• A minimum of 4 years of material writing and editing experience
• A minimum of 4 years of public relations experience
• Experience with project managing communications projects, including substantial writing and editing experience, planning and calendaring communications, and leveraging content across communications channels (internal and external)
• Strong writing and editing skills, including an understanding of AP style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Law firm or other professional services experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and proofread communications materials including but not be limited to news releases, media pitches, article and media mention summaries, award nominations, regional law firm directory submissions, and social media copy.
• Conduct media relations and maintain external relationships
• Assist the PR Manager in the development of the strategy and plan for supporting media and public relations initiatives.
• Work across assigned markets to identify earned media opportunities and pitch local media outlets.
• Prepare lawyers and consultants for media opportunities, including talking points and media coaching.
• Track applicable award opportunities and legal/business surveys for all firm markets and ensure communications team is apprised of upcoming deadlines.
• Support social media manager in drafting and posting content, as needed.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time for firm-sponsored volunteer events.
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields.
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental plans, vision plans and 401(k) contributions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible working environment for work-life success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees