Marketing & Business Development Specialist - Consulting - New York

Posted: 5-14-12         

- Fluency in corporate-side law firm marketing and business development highly desirable
- Strong writing, presentation, communication and client service skills
- Strong business sense/awareness – current events, competitive analysis/research, opportunity evaluation
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a project team
- Respond promptly and positively to requests for service and assistance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and InterAction.
- Strong research skills; ability to synthesize data and communicate it effectively
- Experience with research tools (Thomson Reuters MonitorSuite, Hoovers), financial databases, general internet research fluency
- Must be comfortable demonstrating initiative, able to think critically and creatively
- High sense of responsibility, accountability and responsiveness.
- 5+ years related experience
- College degree

Apply to:
nylawfirmbizdevjob@gmail.com
 

Public Relations Specialist, Chicago, IL

Posted: 5-14-12         

Responsibilities:

The Public Relations Specialist will provide PR services to specific areas of the firm. This person will work with reporters and editors relevant to designated practices; will pitch stories regarding designated practices for the partners to trade, direct media inquiries to appropriate partners for response draft news releases regarding lateral partners and other news about designated practices and assist partners with placement of bylined articles in appropriate publications.

In addition this position will work with the Assistant Director of Public Relations and Public Relations Manager in providing PR services to their designated practices.

Other responsibilities include:

Supporting the Director of Public Relations with internal communications activities which will include: drafting, editing, securing approvals and posting of Spotlights items. Drafting introductory PowerPoint presentations for monthly partner meetings and news releases regarding awards, and other firm achievements; publicize the achievements of the firm's Pro Bono program.

Monitor and analyze daily media coverage of the firm. Produce summary reports for the practice areas and for the partners. Update editorial and recognition calendars. Maintain the department media lists. Produce monthly global media coverage report.
Qualifications:
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in public relations, journalism, marketing, business or a communications-related field
• Must be proficient with MS Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of online and electronic newswire services, media tracking and Internet research resources, and website marketing
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines. Must be enthusiastic self-starter who works effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact well with partners, other PR team members and marketing department members
• Able to balance multiple competing priorities with an eye for detail
• Discretion and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Must be flexible to work overtime, be able to adjust to changing priorities and possess excellent organizing, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
• Three years experience in a similar PR/media relations/marketing or editorial capacity
• Prior law firm, professional services or PR firm experience strongly preferred

To be considered, please submit your resumes here: https://jobs-mayerbrown.icims.com/jobs/1792/login
 

PR Senior Account Executive

Posted: 5-14-12         

National PR firm expanding coast to coast

Seeking an experienced mid to senior PR professional in both LA and NYC.  Must be an independent worker, self starter, previous professional services experience and issues PR a plus. Background in commercial real estate, entertainment, legal issues helpful. Ideal candidate has a minimum of 3- 5 years of media relations pitching and client management experience.  You will be working with and pitching complex substantive material.  Position requires strong interpersonal skills due to heavy in-person client contact with senior level management in a professional services environment, as well as the ability to prioritize and juggle to accommodate rapidly changing events. Ideal candidate must possess excellent writing and editorial skills and be able to handle sensitive matters with excellent judgment.  Proven track record of high level placement and established relationships with reporters a plus.

Candidate must be able to develop story ideas, identify audiences, research appropriate reporters, pitch and follow through to placement, and prep client sources.  This position is all about media placement. No marketing or business development involved; strictly a media relations position.

Benefits include health insurance, profit sharing, vacation, holidays. Please state salary requirements with cover letter and resume when replying to:  PRFinder310@gmail.com
 

Senior Communications and Business Development Manager: Philadelphia, PA

Posted: 5-4-12         

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP is seeking a Senior Communications and Business Development Manager.

Position Summary:

Communications
- Manage and increase the public brand and profile of the law firm and its attorneys via media and public relations, marketing and promotion, including online, print publications, television and radio. Promote the Firm’s achievements and the attorneys’ experience and capabilities by pitching articles, interviews and seminars. Draft, edit and place articles, ensure ultimate submission of articles and subsequent publication and coordinate negotiation of publication agreements. Work with reporters to ensure that attorneys will be used as sources. Review media, track placements and maintain a clips file. Respond to requests from legal trades for articles on various subjects. Cultivate relationships with journalists in business, legal press and trade publications that align with the Firm’s practice areas. Field and vet media inquiries, conduct research and prepare lawyers for press interviews.

- Assist with website maintenance, drafting of client pitches and requests for proposal. Edit written marketing materials. Draft limited content for internal newsletter. Supervise and edit submissions for multiple independent legal listing and ranking organizations. Supervise PR vendor in Pittsburgh, ensure vendor is meeting marketing and PR goals, and coordinating with the Pittsburgh office on possible media and branding opportunities.

- Leverage the Firm’s use of social media, including training attorneys on LinkedIn, Blogging and Twitter use, in addition to use of other social media. Maintain the Firm’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia. Monitor the Internet to ensure the integrity and consistency of the Firm’s name, brand and reputation on the Internet. Additional related responsibilities as required by the CMO.

Business Development
- Work with attorneys, practice groups and departments to create and implement strategic plans that drive business development and marketing initiatives according to defined goals. Identify business development opportunities, writing and speaking opportunities for attorneys and prepare pitch materials, as necessary. Ensure that attorneys and practice groups/departments are meeting appropriate milestones with regard to business development goals within budget and provide support to reach identified targets. Attend events with attorneys for networking and support attorneys on follow up activities. Research, identify and develop possible opportunities for cross-selling among attorneys. Monitor and track new developments with clients and prospects and with various industries and geographic regions, using internal and external data sources. Prepare reports and educate attorneys in order to capitalize on those issues. Prepare attorneys for pitches and conferences. Additional related responsibilities as required by the CMO.

Specific Requirements: The ideal candidate possesses impeccable written and oral communication skills, with superior attention to detail. Must demonstrate responsiveness to media and internal constituencies. Must have highly professional demeanor, ability to interact successfully with lawyers and staff at all levels. Must have discretion and sophistication and the ability to use professional judgment to deal with sensitive matters. Must be self motivated and deadline oriented.

Additional requirements include: Minimum of five years experience in media relations, 3 of which should include business development and media relations experience within a law firm. Must have experience with online media directory services, the ability to identify and generate media coverage, familiarity with legal reporters and publications. Must have facility with commonly used social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and others. Must have complete fluency with the Internet (across browsers, e.g. Explorer, Firefox, Chrome), and must be comfortable with Internet research. Must have working knowledge of the full suite of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with LexisNexis atVantage and PR software (e.g. PRNewswire, Factiva, Vocus) is a plus.

J.D. or advanced degrees in media or journalism are a plus.

Must have ability to occasionally work off-hours, work during events and limited travel is expected.

Schnader is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact: Qualified candidates should forward a resume, cover letter, salary requirement and two writing samples, one of which must be media or public relations related, to Debra O’Connor by e-mail to doconnor@schnader.com or by fax to 215-972-7227.
 

Client Development Coordinator

Posted: 4-24-12         

O’Melveny & Myers LLP, a global law firm with 15 offices worldwide, helps industry leaders across a broad array of sectors manage the complex challenges of succeeding in the global economy. We are a values-driven law firm, guided by the principles of excellence, leadership, and citizenship. Our commitment to these values is reflected in our dedication to improving access to justice through pro bono work and championing initiatives that increase the diversity of the legal profession.

Practice Development Administrator (New York)

Posted: 4-24-12         

We have an immediate opening for a Practice Development Administrator located in our New York Office.  The Practice Development Administrator will work closely with all members of the Client Development team to support the marketing and business development functions on a firmwide basis.  This position will also support marketing and business development activity in the New York office.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting the pitch process (including pitch decks, formal  RFP responses, informal meetings, and presentations); developing and executing events; maintaining marketing database and deal list; conducting research and writing reports; providing support to firm lawyers; collaborating with firm and office leaders (including office head, office administrator, practice group leaders, and Client Development department leadership); developing and tracking  office client development budget; and supporting recruiting efforts. 

 Candidates should possess three to five years of marketing and/or business development experience in a professional services firm, law firm or similar environment and a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, research, communications or other relevant area.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.  The successful candidate should be highly customer-service oriented, technically savvy and organized.  He/ she must also be able to multi-task, demonstrate good judgment, prioritize, and exhibit sound political judgment and an entrepreneurial spirit in a multiple leader, team oriented, fast paced environment. 

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information, or to be considered for this position, please apply online at www.omm.com. Response will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries, please.
 

Senior Media Relations Manager

Posted: 4-24-12         

AMLaw 100 firm seeks Senior Media Relations Manager to oversee public relations outreach internationally in its Washington DC office. Qualified candidates will have 10+ years of experience in law firms, current media contacts and a BA or higher in English, Comms or Journalism. Candidate will manage internal staff and an outside agency and collaborate extensively with firm leadership and other marketing departments. Salary is well in to 100’s –final determination DOE. Excellent benefits and work environment. Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to mmcwhinney@r-wgroup.com.
 

Senior Account Executive

Posted: 4-24-12         

National Public Relations Agency seeks public relations professional to work from home office and on location at client sites in New York City. 5 - 7 years experience a MUST, more is desired. A real plus is experience handling crisis communications and knowledge of the legal industry, real estate, insurance, IP and the art world. The agency’s clients are law firms of all sizes, small and mid-size companies, projects for Fortune 500 companies, and not for profits. We are often called on to manage crisis communications for our clients as the need arises.

Qualified candidate will have strong relationships with the reporters and a track record of top tier media placement. This is a position that engages directly and regularly with the agency 's clients and the press. Ability to develop and maintain personal relationships and exercise good judgment in making decisions that impact clients' business is necessary. Need to be able to juggle and change directions rapidly in a fast paced environment. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and maintain constant communications with clients and media and manage complex work flow.

Focus: heavy client contact and account management, idea generation and development, pitching and placement.

Responsibilities:
Develop pitches on varied topics by directly interfacing with client and understanding clients business and issues
Establish and maintain relationships with reporters and editors
Draft media materials including messages, releases, survey submissions and nominations
Heavy contact with reporters
Significant client interface
Quality and quantity placement expected

RECENT GRADS OR UPCOMING COLLEGE GRADS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Please send cover letter and resume AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS to PRFinder212@gmail.com
 

Business Development Manager - Corporate and Tax Practices

Posted: 3-27-12         

The Business Development Manager reports to the Directors of Marketing and Business Development and works collaboratively with Practice Group Leaders and other Marketing Department professionals on key projects to ensure coordination, appropriate leveraging of resources, consistency of approach and effective execution of initiatives. This location for this position is flexible, and the successful candidate will be responsible for all marketing and business development activities of the firm's US Corporate and Tax practices working in collaboration with the global business development team.

Responsibilities: 

The Business Development Manager will be expected to be proactive in creating and implementing outside-the-box business development and marketing strategies to assist in generating new client relationships, expanding current client relationships, and enhancing the brand recognition of the practice groups and its lawyers on a global basis. The Business Development Manager will work closely with the Directors of Marketing and Business Development to establish priorities and programs and will coordinate efforts among the lawyers in the practice group. The Business Development Manager will also work with other Business Development Managers and Coordinators and other lawyers to enable the maximum level of collaboration and resource allocation.

 Duties:

 * Brand and Visibility in Support of Business Development: Develop and implement high-level partnering relationships with industry associations and consultants to identify leadership/advisory board positions, speaking and conference presentation opportunities and sources of referral for practice group lawyers. As the subject matter expert for the practices he/she supports, work in conjunction with practice members, marketing communications and public relations professionals to generate content, create and implement practice/industry-specific marketing materials, and identify and leverage public and media relations opportunities. 

* Target and Lead Generation: Work directly with the practice group members to identify, qualify and develop new business leads and prospects.

 * Pipeline Management: Develop a system for tracking and maintaining action on leads and progress by practice members across various business development activities, and oversee and monitor follow-up efforts.

 * Business Development Support: Create and implement business development strategies, provide hands-on support and follow through on all business development projects.

* Proposals: Work with practice members to respond to Requests for Proposals and to prepare pitches and proposals designed to obtain new business.

 * Cross-Selling Initiatives: Provide support for and drive on behalf of the practice cross-selling efforts implemented in conjunction with other firm practice groups and appropriate responsible lawyers. 

* Seminars and Events: Work directly with practice members to develop and implement practice group seminars for clients and prospects, and coordinate practice group attendance and in participation in industry events and conferences. Research opportunities for external seminars and symposia where the practice group capabilities could be featured. 

* Market and Competitive Intelligence: Collaborate with other Marketing and Library resources in connection with current client activity, as well as background on competitors and prospective clients for business development purposes.

* Leverage Marketing Technology: Effectively use marketing technology tools such as InterAction and other knowledge management resources to increase prospect identification and internal information sharing.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have 8-10 or more years of marketing and business development experience in a professional services industry, with preference given to law firm experience. Candidates should have experience dealing with global marketing issues and sensitivities. The Business Development Manager should be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to handle a variety of projects that require tight deadlines. He/she must be proficient at issue-spotting, and possess a strong intellectual curiosity about the business of law and business transactions in general. The Business Development Manager must be highly organized and possess strong creative abilities and excellent writing skills, as well as the ability to think strategically and analytically. The Business Development Manager must be able to work with higher levels of management in the firm and work well as part of a team. The Business Development Manager must quickly understand the goals, service, culture and strategy of both the firm and the practices he/she supports.

 

Communications Manager - Philadelphia

Posted: 3-26-12         

Stradley Ronon is currently seeking an experienced Communications Manager to be based out of our Philadelphia, PA office. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the selected candidate will work independently to maximize the firm’s visibility through public and media relations, speaking engagements and seminars, social media, published articles and the creation of unique ideas to increase the firm’s visibility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing public relations that includes drafting press releases, developing relationships with reporters, identifying writing opportunities for attorneys, and serving as a media liaison for the firm;
• Writing and copyediting marketing collateral and website content;
• Overseeing firm’s social media efforts;
• Managing and working with attorneys to complete award submissions;
• Writing and managing Marketing copy for firm newsletter;
• Supervising a Marketing assistant and an intern, and coordinating Marketing Dept internship program;
• Meeting and evaluating outside vendors for assistance with specific projects;
• Tracking and circulating press clippings as well as obtaining reprints;

Qualified candidates must have the following:

• Five plus years of marketing experience in public relations, corporate communications and/or a related field;
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a closely related concentration;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copyediting and proofreading;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Ability to stay current with marketing trends and new social media platforms;
• Previous management experience of processes and personnel a plus.

To be considered, please email resumes to mailto:egonzalez@stradley.com.

 

Public Relations Manager - New York or Washington, DC

Posted: 3-19-12         

SNR Denton is a client-focused international legal practice delivering quality and value. We serve clients in key business and financial centers from more than 60 locations worldwide, through offices, associate firms and special alliances across the US, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the CIS, Asia Pacific and Africa, making us a top 25 legal services provider by lawyers and professionals. Joining the complementary top tier practices of its founding firms—Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP—SNR Denton offers business, government and institutional clients premier service and a disciplined focus to meet evolving needs in eight key industry sectors: Energy, Transport and Infrastructure; Financial Institutions and Funds; Government; Health and Life Sciences; Insurance; Manufacturing; Real Estate, Retail and Hotels; and Technology, Media and Telecommunications. Please see snrdenton.com for more information.

The firm is currently recruiting a Public Relations Manager for our New York or Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategic communications program for the firm, including management of media relations, external relations with industry and trade groups, speaking opportunities and other executive forums. This position will report to the Director of Communications.

Primary Responsibilities
• Serve as liaison with firm management, industry sector teams and practice area leaders for media relations initiatives, developing external positioning and messaging documents.
• Serve as first point-of-contact for all inbound media inquiries and develop appropriate responses.
• Occasionally serve as firm spokesperson.
• Drive creation of thought leadership programs and other content-based communication efforts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with top-tier business and trade media.
• Establish and/or provide media training programs and other support materials including media briefing materials for significant initiatives.
• Manage surveys and directories for the firm, including the overall strategy and implementation of the program.
• Create and implement public relations plans for departments, industry sector teams and practice groups, including management of ongoing media relations in addition to the development of strategic thought-leadership positions around industry trends and developments.
• Identify and recommend leadership initiatives and topics to pursue.
• Work with firm leadership team to develop and communicate positioning platform through media relations, speaking opportunities and other visibility initiatives.
• Drive integration of public relations with client communications and other external/outbound vehicles to ensure message consistency and penetration.
• Maintain aggressive media relations program including management of ongoing editorial calendar opportunities, placement of bylined articles, response to breaking news and other initiatives as needed.
• Build firm’s capability in media relations beyond print media; seek and secure broadcast opportunities (television and radio) and social media opportunities.
• Help lead and drive best practice internal communications program.
• Manage PR agency resources.
• Manage and lead internal PR personnel.
• Develop and implement a measurement system to evaluate and track firm’s PR activity.

Experience & Qualifications
• Candidates should have 8-10 or more years of public/media relations and communications experience in a professional services industry.
• Candidates should have experience dealing with global marketing and public relations issues and sensitivities.
• The Public Relations Manager should be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to handle a variety of projects that require tight deadlines.
• The Public Relations Manager must be highly organized and possess strong creative abilities and excellent writing skills, as well as the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• The Public Relations Manager must be able to work with higher levels of management in the firm and work well as part of a team.
• The Public Relations Manager must quickly understand the goals, service, culture and strategy of both the firm and its sectors/services.


We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply online by clicking here: Careers

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
 

Senior Writer

Posted: 3-19-12         

An experienced writer sought to prepare communications for internal and external audiences. This position will report to the firm’s Chief Marketing Officer and will work closely with firm leadership as well as members of the Sales and Marketing team.

This individual will execute writing projects primarily for the firm’s CEO and Managing Partner and will play a key role in developing remarks and presentations for high level events and communicating the voice of the firm’s brand.

Location: Boston, MA

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in corporate communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

• Minimum eight to ten years of professional experience as a writer; professional services experience preferred

• Superior writing and editing ability with experience writing for C-suite level executives

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of sensitive information

• Ability to develop and convey key messages that accomplish strategic objectives

• Ability to adopt the voice and style of the individual delivering the message

• Extremely organized with demonstrated project management skills

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic atmosphere and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a high level of energy, integrity, and enthusiasm

Responsibilities:
• Translate CEO and Managing Partner’s vision and strategic priorities into engaging and clear communications through verbal, written, video or social media channels

• Serve as chief editor and speech writer for presentations at firm Annual Partner Meeting, Leadership Meetings, and other critical gatherings

• Develop and implement a plan of ongoing communications that advance and support the firm’s key strategies, recognize accomplishment, and reinforce firm strengths

• Serve as an internal news source: write various internal communications including key personnel announcements, client communications, and announcement of firm initiatives.

• Contribute to a variety of communications projects include the firm’s internal and departmental newsletters, communications and remarks

To apply for this position, please visit www.nixonpeabody.com/careers.asp or go to http://selfapply.nixonpeabody.com.
 

Director of Marketing

Posted: 3-13-12         

Mid-sized, prestigious Garden City law firm is seeking a Director of Marketing to head established Marketing Department.  Responsible for leading marketing team, identifying and managing marketing strategies and business development activities. Successful candidates will communicate up-to date strategic marketing goals and plans, coach and work with practice groups, firm committees and individual attorneys in business development and marketing activities, and public relations. Prior related experience in professional services firms; legal marketing preferred, but not required; strong interpersonal, organizational and writing skills a necessity. Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter and salary requirements, in confidence, to HR@msek.com.

Paul Hastings LLP - Public Relations Specialist - New York

Posted: 3-13-12         

Under the direct supervision of the Public Relations Senior Manager, the Public Relations Specialist is responsible for helping formulate and execute PR strategy across the Firm's Litigation and Employment Law practices.

In this capacity, the Public Relations Specialist will:

Communications Specialist - Boston/Chicago/New York

Posted: 2-23-12         

Firm: Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP

Overview: The communications specialist is responsible for coordinating various media-relations initiatives and providing assistance in internal communications. Reporting to the director of communications, he or she will work with all of the firm’s practice groups in support of the strategic effort to raise the firm’s profile in the media, including online, print publications, television and radio.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Draft and pitch press releases and other firm announcements.
• Draft briefing materials, internal announcements, reports and analyses.
• Research topics and trends in legal and business media.
• Field and vet media inquiries, directing inquiries to sources where appropriate.
• Develop and pitch story ideas regarding the firm, its practices and individual lawyers.  
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key journalists in business and legal press, and arrange meetings with Edwards Wildman sources.
• Develop targeted press lists.
• Conduct research and prepare lawyers for press interviews.
• Draft entries for media-sponsored competitions and contests.
• Pitch and place bylined articles and coordinate negotiation of publication agreements.
• Help drive the effort to leverage the firm’s use of social media.
• Train individual lawyers on the use of LinkedIn and Twitter, among other social media platforms.
• Draft and post success stories for firm’s intranet.
• Provide assistance in responding to office-specific and firm-wide surveys.
• Attend practice group meetings to prospect for external pitch ideas and internal success stories
• Support director of communications on additional projects as needed.
• Other projects and tasks as needed.

 If interested, please contact John Tuerck, communications director.

Marketing Manager, Great Opportunity

Posted: 1-5-12         

Immediate hire for a Marketing Manager to join a prestigious firm. 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to synthesize information into professional marketing communications; proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, spreadsheet, and database applications; excellent writing and presentation skills; and an exacting attention to detail in all work product. This position requires a collaborative work ethic and flexibility due to a busy workload and occasional business travel. 

In addition, the successful candidate must have knowledge of the competitive landscape challenging major national law firms with substantial labor and employment practices; demonstrated capacity to implement strategic business plans; the ability to lead by example in their commitment to client service; and the ability to function independently and effectively in a matrix organization.

Reporting to the practice leader and the Director of Marketing and Practice Development, this position will be responsible for day-to-day practice marketing activities and implementing strategic business plans for expanding practice through marketing and practice development efforts.

Responsibilities include:

·        supporting attorneys and marketing/practice development colleagues with request-for-proposals and new business pitch responses;

·        managing practice events and online webcast productions;

·        supporting practice group and firm marketing and public relations initiatives;

·         researching and creating client and industry briefing materials;

·         managing mailing lists, contact lists and client profiles;

·         developing speaking and authorship opportunities with professional and trade organizations;  

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree (MBA or JD preferred) and a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, business and practice development, or a related field, with at least 2 years experience in a supervisory role.

Law firm or professional services experience as well as strategic planning and management experience preferred. Government agency or judiciary experience considered a plus.

The successful candidate can be located in NYC, Washington DC or Philadelphia.

Please forward resumes to mrodis@customstaffing.com.
Monica Rodis
Custom Group
212-818-0300

Business Development/Marketing Analyst

Posted: 1-4-12         

Great opportunity for an experienced Business Development Analyst to join the team of a global law located in Midtown.  In this role you will support the firm’s Global Financial Services Practice’s business development efforts with research and analysis using external business databases.  In addition, this individual will supervise 2 to 3 junior analysts.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Prepare industry/company target lists containing internal and external metrics.

• Prepare company reports and profiles including background information, advisory relationships and market intelligence utilizing internal and external data sources.

• Follows and tracks trends in the legal industry as it relates to business development efforts.

• Provides support with market and industry research on the Firm's strategic initiatives.

• Summarizes capital market (public equity and debt offerings) deals and M & A transactions by company, region or industry.

• Monitors and tracks new developments in various industries and geographic regions using internal and external data sources.

We are looking for a resourceful Internet researcher with a strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word.  Experience with SQL is a plus.  The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills and an understanding of business financials and SEC filings.  Knowledge of Capitaliq, Mergermarket, Thomson One, BoardEx, Reuters, or other information market intelligence search tools a plus

The firm offers excellent opportunities for growth, a company subsidized cafeteria, competitive medical dental vision, long and short term disability and many other perks.

A BS/BA and at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience is also required.

Candidates should currently reside in the NYC metro area to be qualified. 

Compensation $80K to $90K plus generous bonus.

Monica Rodis

Custom Group

mrodis@customgroupofcompanies.com

212-818-0300

Corporate & Energy PR Manager – Vinson & Elkins LLP – Houston, TXX

Posted: 12-18-11         

The Corporate & Energy PR Manager will work with the Director of Communications to provide strategic leadership and guidance in developing a consistent communications and public relations message, particularly regarding the firm’s expertise in corporate transactions, finance, energy, real estate, and restructuring and reorganization. He or she will also develop and manage external public relations and media relations programs, as well as internal communications that have firm-wide messages and implications. This person is expected to be the point person for the Corporate and Energy groups, planning, executing and managing external public relations, media relations and communications for partner achievements, special events, breaking news, crisis communications, community relations, and contributions, as well as all internal communications that have firm-wide implications. The incumbent will also develop a thorough understanding of the firm’s practice areas, clients, strategic marketing plan, and communications needs, while focusing primarily on Corporate and Energy matters, and work closely with leaders within the Firm to develop a coordinated public relations program for the firm. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts or Science in journalism, liberal arts, business, or public relations/ communications and a minimum of seven years of hands-on and strategic public relations and communications experience with a global professional services firm, investment bank, or major law firm and/or prior work as a journalist for business/legal/energy trade publication. An advanced degree is desirable. He or she will also display proven deep understanding of the intricacies of complex corporate transactions, including cross-border deals and international financial markets and exchanges and a track record in developing media contacts and relationships with global business, legal, and energy trade media. A deep understanding of the legal and energy industries is necessary. Candidates should also have exceptional interpersonal skills coupled with maturity, motivation and confidence, strong image and boardroom presence that engenders confidence from management, partners and staff of the firm, ability to work under pressure and maintain professional demeanor at all times and superior written and verbal communication skills. Position No. 00122 in Marketing.

Please email, fax or mail your resume and salary requirements to the Human Resources Department. Our Houston email address is houstonjobs@velaw.com (Word format only, please), our Telefax number is 713-615-5120 and our mailing address is Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., ATTN: Human Resources, 2500 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002-6760.
 

Sr. Social Media Specialist - Washington DC

Posted: 12-12-11         

The District of Columbia Bar

1. Manages all of the Bar’s official social media channels in keeping with the Bar’s Social Networking Strategy, Policies, and Guidelines, including daily monitoring, posting, and content development. Channels include but are not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Blogs.
2. Provides training and support to staff and volunteers in the appropriate and effective use of the Bar’s social media channels and works collaboratively with those constituencies to generate valuable content that produces audience engagement.
3. Coordinates the efforts of an intra-departmental working group dedicated to developing appropriate messaging on various social media channels.
4. Monitors trends and applications to appropriately utilize the Bar’s use of social media. Experiments with new and alternative ways to leverage social media activities.
5. Works with the Bar’s various departments to develop key benchmarking criteria to measure the social mediums used to build their customer relationships and operational efficiencies on a continuing basis.
6. Works with the Web Administrator to ensure that activities on the Bar’s social media sites are effectively coordinated with the Bar’s Web site, www.dcbar.org.
7. Monitors references of the Bar and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program in social media channels and works with others to provide necessary responses.
8. Measures the impact of social media on overall marketing efforts for the Bar.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
1. BA/BS in marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field required. Minimum five years relevant work experience. Two or more years of experience working in a membership association or a similar nonprofit environment is strongly preferred.

2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with social media channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and blogging software.

3. Experience writing marketing and editorial copy for social media. Strong proofreading skills with grammar, punctuation, spelling and content; strong verbal and written communication skills.

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with MS Word.

5. Manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
6. Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
7. Must be able to multi-task, be deadline and detailed oriented and be able to work in a fast paced environment.
8. Must have strong quantitative and analytical skills.
9. Must be able to interact well in a team environment and be able to interact with Bar members, volunteers, the public and staff.
10. Must be able to move heavy boxes and be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs., which will include repetitive movement
11. Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Under the Bar’s compensation structure, this position is in the Marketing job family and at the Senior Specialist level. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position.

The D.C. Bar has an excellent benefits package.
This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. It is recognized that job duties may change over time based on the Bar’s needs.
 

The District of Columbia Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements in one
document to: https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2006642.
 

National Public Relations Agency seeking Senior Account Executive – Legal Industry Sector – NYC, Philadelphia, DC

Posted: 12-2-11         

Candidate will work with law firm practice groups and lawyers to gain profile for the practices. Agency has range of clients on plaintiff and defense side from regional firms to large international firms. Need to be a news junkie, knowledge of the legal/judicial/regulatory system a plus, prior law firm work a plus. Qualified candidate will have a track record of placement success in regional and national print dailies, business, legal and financial media, national and cable TV and radio, and vertical industry trade press. Candidate will have current contacts in the media.

Focus:
Heavy client contact and account management, idea generation and development, pitching and placement.

Responsibilities:
• Develop pitches on varied topics by directly interfacing with lawyers and understanding clients' business and the issues related to their practice
• Establish and maintain relationships with reporters and editors
• Draft media materials including messages, releases, submissions and nominations, heavy email communication with reporters and client
• Track editorial calendars
• Significant client interface
• Quality and quantity placement expected

Work in a fast paced, rapidly changing work environment. Must be mature, self-starter and able to work independently. Significant client contact with A list clients requires experience and well honed workplace skills.

Requirements:
5-7 years media relations experience, high level pitching, strong writing/verbal skills, substantial record of top-tier media placement, strong current media contacts.

Send cover letter and resume to PRFinder212@gmail.com. Please include salary range.
 

Marketing and Communications Manager – Newark, NJ

Posted: 11-29-11         

Senior Public Relations Coordinator – Latham & Watkins – Silicon Valley (Menlo Park, CA)

Posted: 10-13-11         

Assistant Director, Marketing & Business Development, Crowell & Moring LLP - Washington, DCC

Posted: 10-11-11         

Public Relations/Media Communications Manager - Houston

Posted: 10-6-11