Senior Communications Coordinator

Senior Communications Coordinator

Marketing Department

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier international law firm. Just as our lawyers bring the highest level of quality, strategic focus and creativity to every assignment, our professional staff are committed to ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated professionals by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured.

Debevoise is seeking a full-time Senior Communications Coordinator to join a dynamic, fast-paced Communications team. This position is responsible for supporting a team of five across a range of external and internal communications activities including media relations, social media engagement, issues management and content development, interacting with the firm’s PR agencies, and assisting the team in collaborating with other Marketing functions. This role is for a strong performer with a high capacity for learning on the job and able to prioritize multiple tasks on tight deadlines, and reports to a Senior Manager of Global Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with production and distribution of three weekly firm-wide reports, encompassing media coverage, an internal newsletter and an internal mailing designed to facilitate sharing of social media content.
• Build and strengthen reporter relationships with legal trade and business publications and handle complex scheduling of media interviews.
• Research topics and trends in legal and business media to support firm’s media strategy.
• Coordinate placement and reprint agreements for bylines/contributed content.
• Draft content for the firm’s web site and social channels.
• Provide senior communications team with support on additional projects as requested.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with superior attention to detail.
• A professional demeanor and ability to interact successfully with lawyers and staff at all levels.
• Self-motivated and deadline-oriented.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours when circumstances require.
• Strong research skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree.

TO APPLY:

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.