Strategic Communications Coordinator

Hylton-Rodic Law•Washington, DC

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hylton-Rodic Law is seeking a resourceful, intellectually curious communications professional to work directly with firm leadership on executive communications, thought leadership, professional relationships, and project execution. The role translates leadership priorities and approved messaging into actionable plans, coordinates contributors and approvals, and delivers polished, complete work. Leadership sets strategy, priorities, positioning, substantive messaging, and final approvals; Marketing leads visual design, creative production, and routine publishing. Intellectual property law or biotechnology expertise is not required, but curiosity and initiative to learn are expected. The coordinator develops executive and professional communications; researches and coordinates thought leadership opportunities; supports business development and relationship engagement; and manages communications initiatives and speaking engagements. The role maintains project plans and workflows, proactively updates leadership, anticipates execution challenges, and independently organizes work without constant supervision. The position is full-time and in-person in Washington, DC, with an annual salary of $70,000–$90,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus potential performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in strategic communications, executive communications, public relations, professional services, business development, consulting, journalism, project coordination, or a related field.
Demonstrated end-to-end project ownership, including planning, coordinating contributors, managing timelines and dependencies, and delivering completed work.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including polished communications for professional and executive audiences.
Strong research and analytical abilities, including the ability to understand unfamiliar subjects and synthesize information clearly.
Professional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including experience working directly with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Strong editorial judgment concerning audience, tone, accuracy, confidentiality, and professional credibility.
Sound judgment, independent problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, project-management and research tools, and thoughtful use of AI to improve drafting and workflow efficiency.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting executives or senior professionals.
Experience working in a law firm, consulting firm, professional services organization, or knowledge-intensive environment.
Experience coordinating thought leadership, speeches, presentations, proposals, webinars, or executive-level initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop executive and professional communications, including correspondence, presentations, briefings, talking points, speeches, and leadership messaging aligned with approved priorities.
Research and coordinate thought leadership initiatives, including articles, interviews, speaking opportunities, webinars, and other professional communications.
Own projects from direction through completion by identifying resources, milestones, and dependencies; coordinating contributors; managing approvals; and delivering completed work.
Research industry developments and professional opportunities, identify relevant organizations, events, publications, networks, and emerging topics, and present practical recommendations to leadership.
Support business development and relationship engagement by drafting targeted outreach, coordinating follow-ups, and helping leadership maintain professional connections.
Translate complex technical and legal subjects into clear, accurate communications for clients, prospective clients, and industry stakeholders.
Coordinate communications initiatives such as newsletters, executive LinkedIn campaigns, webinars, and podcasts, collaborating with Marketing on production and publication.
Manage conferences and speaking engagements, including submissions, speaker materials, presentations, promotional communications, approvals, and follow-up.
Maintain project plans and workflows, tracking priorities, timelines, responsibilities, outstanding actions, and dependencies while providing proactive leadership updates.
Anticipate and resolve execution challenges by identifying delays, developing solutions, escalating decisions appropriately, and ensuring initiatives reach completion.
Independently organize execution, communicate proactively, and keep projects moving while receiving direction and feedback.