Media Relations and Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington Highlands Washington DC, United States Fawkes IDM Full time
About the Role

Fawkes IDM is seeking a highly skilled Media Relations and Communications Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Media Relations team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support for media relations and communications activities for the firm and for individual attorneys.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide a range of support for media relations and communications activities, with a significant focus on directory placements, rankings, and award nominations.
  • Coordinate editorial research and paid attorney and firm profiles in legal directories for the firm, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers, Who's Who Legal, and PLC rankings.
  • Write compelling, clear, and concise text for award nominations, editorial submissions, and website entries; obtain approval from attorneys.
  • Coordinate with editors at legal and business publications in the submission of awards and nominations; obtain reprints for successful placements, and promote news on the firm website.
  • Coordinate submission of assigned practice group/industry surveys for publication in local, national, and international legal trade and business press.
  • Create and maintain an annual schedule for Chambers USA editorial research.
  • Compile and maintain attorney and practice group rankings; update recognition/ranking section of individual attorney bios on the firm website.
  • Write and maintain fact sheets about rankings/awards for client distribution and pitches.
  • Assist with drafting and issuing news releases; draft news items for the firm website and other writing projects as assigned.
  • Assist with placing bylined articles and daily media monitoring.
Requirements
  • Four year college degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or journalism.
  • 2+ years' experience in marketing and/or public relations with a strong emphasis on writing and editing.
  • Ability to use Internet sources required.
  • Ability to exhibit good judgment when interacting with attorneys and media/publishing companies.
  • Strong project management skills.

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