Public Relations Coordinator London, England
Dechert LLP
Full Time
London, England
56758 - 62866 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Dechert’s EMEA public relations efforts, including helping to maximize media coverage in support of the firm’s business strategy. The PR Coordinator will research media opportunities, organize interviews, track media opportunities, report on PR results, and share media coverage internally, in addition to other PR responsibilities. The PR Coordinator will have the opportunity to learn and develop their PR skills.
PERSONAL CONTACTS:
The Public Relations Coordinator will interact with the PR team, EMEA PR agencies and colleagues across Dechert’s global business.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Dechert’s EMEA public relations efforts, including helping to maximize media coverage in support of the firm’s business strategy. The PR Coordinator will research media opportunities, organize interviews, track media opportunities, report on PR results, and share media coverage internally, in addition to other PR responsibilities. The PR Coordinator will have the opportunity to learn and develop their PR skills.
PERSONAL CONTACTS:
The Public Relations Coordinator will interact with the PR team, EMEA PR agencies and colleagues across Dechert’s global business.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with pitching agreed ideas to the media, including routine sending of thought leadership articles to the target media contacts.
- Draft press releases and other PR materials.
- Produce media briefing notes ahead of media interviews.
- Coordinate the placement and administrative aspects of byline articles.
- Schedule, monitor and, where appropriate, attend media interviews.
- Monitor and track PR efforts, accurately recording media coverage, interviews and opportunities in the team’s database.
- Produce reports and presentations summarizing PR activities and results.
- Create and update the firm’s target media lists.
- Maintain PR team spaces on internal network.
- Complete other projects as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Highly organized.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate own work
- Good computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint,
- Strong grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Collaborative approach in a team environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or English.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a public relations or communications role
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Additional Job Description
Location(s)
London, England
Time Type
Full time
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