Communications Coordinator

• Support Communications team in the execution of the firm’s Communications strategy.
• External:
  • Assist with sourcing media requests quickly and scheduling interviews.
  • Proactively research and develop media pitches for industry media, national media, and local media in markets where the firm has offices.
  • Regularly read local and national publications, flagging articles pertinent to our practices and developing relationships with relevant reporters.
  • Assist with preparation of press releases that are accurate and detailed with minimal supervision.
  • Support the firm’s accolade program and related surveys.
  • Help maintain the firm’s media lists, contacts, calendars, and earned coverage, ensuring they are accurate and up to date.
• Internal:
  • Plan, edit, and write strategic communications for various platforms and audiences.
  • Assist with the execution of strategies, plans, and protocols for firm-wide internal communications.
  • Work closely with members of the firm’s Communications team, various departments, and local offices to identify and develop appropriate messaging.
  • Assist with planning and execution of weekly ODConnection internal newsletter.
  • Assist in the design of appealing and effective communications templates using ContactMonkey and/or other design software.
  • Assist in the planning of Town Hall meetings and other engagement activities.
• Perform any other duties within the communications function, as required.

• 1+ years’ experience in communications.
• Requires a college degree, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, creative writing, and/or English.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. InDesign, Photoshop, and/or email marketing software experience a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and an ability to provide error-free work products.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Thinks and acts proactively.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to conduct research using Internet databases, media contact databases, awards/accolades websites, among others.
• Creative thinker.
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, where necessary.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.