Awards & Recognition Specialist

For the NYC Office of a Prestigious Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft content to promote award wins and recognitions;
• Interview practice leaders and partners and perform research in order to draft engaging and compelling nominations for award opportunities across a range of publications (e.g., American Lawyer and Law360);
• Collaborate with colleagues in PR & Communications and Business Development to identify individuals and matters to put forward for awards;
• Review and edit nominations prepared by other team members;
• Maintain calendar of award and survey submissions as well as track deadlines, status updates, and results of nominations;
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant editors and reporters.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in public relations or marketing, preferably at a law firm or professional services firm, or as a journalist;
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and very strong attention to detail;
• Proactive approach with ability to initiate and manage projects;
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to form effective working relationships with individuals at all levels.

Salary: $100-150k