Job Description:

The Media Relations Specialist supports the Media Relations team in creating and executing impactful integrated public relations campaigns, promoting the Firm and our attorneys notable work and thought leadership across litigation, transactions, and pro bono, while also serving as the team lead for reporting and insights. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position. East Coast hours are preferred for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Albany, NY; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Manchester, NH; Melville, NY; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

Collaborate with attorneys, communications and business development colleagues to identify newsworthy industry trends, firm-advised deals, and potential litigation milestones.
Write press releases on a regular basis and coordinate the Firm’s external-facing newsroom and media highlights.
Assist team members with developing briefing sheets and talking points prior to media interviews.
Edit and distribute daily firm-wide internal newsletter highlighting recent media coverage.
Support the Media Relations team by identifying key media targets and building/updating media lists.
Serve as the team lead for media monitoring and tracking, as well as developing quarterly media relations impact reports that are shared with Firm leaders.
Maintain and improve the Media Relations team’s document management system.
Accumulate editorial calendars from priority publications and share potential opportunities for bylined articles and third-party commentary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

2-4 years of experience in journalism and/or public relations experience, preferably within a law firm, public relations agency, or a professional services environment. Social media experience encouraged.
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field required.
Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
Proficient editing and proofreading skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to build productive relationships with personnel at all levels, including attorneys and key stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with strict timelines.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work productively with a variety of personalities.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

Rochester, NY: $50,676 to $73,465
Buffalo, NY: $50,676 to $73,465
Manchester, NH: $50,676 to $73,465
Albany, NY: $53,210 to $77,139
Chicago, IL: $58,278 to $84,485
Providence, RI: $55,744 to $80,812
Washington, DC: $60,812 to $88,158
Boston, MA: $60,812 to $88,158
Los Angeles, CA: $60,812 to $88,158
San Francisco, CA: $63,345 to $91,832
New York, NY: $63,345 to $91,832
Long Island, NY: $63,345 to $91,832

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

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