Marketing Communications Writer
For the New York Office of a Premier International Law FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Convey the Firm's capabilities and experience across practices, industries and regions;
- Assist a world-class law firm express its culture and value proposition to existing and potential clients, recruits and other audiences;
- Work with the Marketing Communications Editor and others to help apply a common tone and standard of quality for all written marketing and business development materials;
- Work with the global BD team to produce client-, recruit- and other external-facing materials and messaging; create website and intranet content; and copy for new communications platforms, such as selected social media channels;
- Assist in the application of a new editorial style guide for marketing and business development written materials;
- Provide general editorial support to the global business development team.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree, ideally in a relevant discipline like, Communications, Journalism, English, etc.; 5+ years of experience in professional services;
- Excellent business writing, editing and interviewing skills, including attention to detail and commitment to providing error-free, targeted content;
- Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with and provide exceptional client service to lawyers and staff at all levels of seniority;
- Desire to take ownership of projects from development to execution; ability to work independently and as a member of a project team, organize/prioritize work, handle sensitive matters and meet deadlines; work well under pressure with shifting demands;
- Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs;
- Must be proficient in the use of MS Office and willing to learn and use technologies that are new to the firm.