Senior Communications Coordinator

At BCLP, we've built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we're building change within our sector and beyond.

It starts with our people, which is why we need a
Senior Communications Coordinator
to join our team. This role will provide senior coordinator support to all communications managed by the Global Communications team, including public relations initiatives, media relations, social media and other day-to-day communications activities and projects, with a focus on the U.S. The Senior Communications Coordinator will also regularly interface with outside PR agencies, reporters, attorneys, firm leadership, Communications and Business Development colleagues and other business services staff members to provide high level support with strategic communications projects alongside three Senior Communications Managers and Associate Director of Communications.

You'll be responsible for:

• Providing high level support on the development of content for press releases, media pitches, the Firm's website, internal newsletters, award submissions

• Ensuring media lists are maintained and track coverage

• Preparing monthly reporting on PR activity, highlights and initiatives

• Preparing and distributing weekly media round-up

• Engaging with reporters as directed and maintaining relationships through both proactive and reactive media outreach

• Preparing monthly department meeting agendas and finalizing recaps in a timely manner

• Working closely and collaboratively with members of the Firm's Marketing and Business Development team and external PR agencies and act as an adviser under the supervision of the Senior Communications Manager, U.S.

• Assisting with the development and editing of content for distribution across the Firm's social media and other digital platforms, including thought leadership, accolades, and other promotional activity relating to the Firm's key areas of practice

• Coordinating and scheduling global team and department meetings

• Supporting social media strategy for leadership team members alongside senior members of the Marcomms team and the Social Media Manager when required

• Advising on placement of and development of content on firm's internal and external websites

• General communications team assistance, including project support overflow

• High level support of other projects and duties as assigned

Skills and experience required:

• Ability to deal professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels and build strong relationships

• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with lawyers, management, staff and clients through written correspondence, surveys, memos, etc.

• Exposure to project management

• Proven organizational, and planning skills with the ability to prioritize multitask and projects to meet deadlines

• Ability to work well under pressure with flexibility and adaptability to changing work priorities, workflow and work assignments

• Ability to diplomatically provide answers and manage up for greater clarity or more information, if needed

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill of Microsoft Office suite of tools. Experience with media monitoring and media database programs a plus

• Proven ability to think creatively, using good judgment and decision-making capabilities

• Proven ability to concentrate on the details of executing projects once the big picture has been identified by senior management

• Proven strong writing, editing and proofreading skills

• Strong understanding of social media platforms

• Strong understanding of legal practice areas and sectors

• Enthusiastic, eager to learn and develop

• Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience in marketing or business development

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a professional services firm required, preferably in marketing, communications/PR experience, in-house professional service or agency.

• Legal industry knowledge preferred, but not essential

BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.