Public Relations Coordinator

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid 

The Coordinator, Public Relations – under the direction of the Senior Manager, Public Relations and working closely with the Specialist, Public Relations – supports the development, deployment, and measurement of integrated marketing campaigns to enhance Foley’s brand with clients and talent. The person in this role will assist with executing a broad range of PR initiatives to advance the firm’s strategic objectives, core sectors, and departments nationwide. Day-to-day responsibilities will focus on media relations activities, posting news to the firm website, and helping to manage award opportunities in legal and business trades that support increased visibility and recognition for the firm and its lawyers.

The Coordinator will closely collaborate with the Marketing Communications team and Business Development & Marketing Department colleagues and plays a vital role in promoting firm news across multiple channels, as well as regularly interact with media contacts and attorneys and business professionals of all levels across all offices, sectors, practice groups, and administrative functions.

• Draft, edit, and post content for the Newsroom section of the firm website, including press releases, media mentions, deals and wins, and award announcements.
• Coordinate logistics with attorneys, Foley’s PR agency, and reporters to arrange media interviews.
• Draft media briefings, including research on outlets and reporters, and compile coverage summaries.
• Monitor for and circulate media coverage to relevant stakeholders as it’s published and, when appropriate, provide language for sharing this content on social media.
• Using firm tools, conduct conflict checks related to media opportunities to ensure firm spokespeople are not commenting on potentially sensitive topics.
• Assist with leading the direction of outside agencies to execute media relations initiatives consistent with the firm's strategy and business goals.
• Support the project management of firmwide award opportunities by managing an editorial calendar with submission deadlines to ensure timely completion of submissions; help communicate timing, vet new opportunities, and submit final nominations via publication portals.
• Draft and edit certain award nominations with attorney candidates highlighting relevant experience and key supporting information in a compelling and persuasive manner.
• Assist with creating and maintaining best practices and process documents for award nominations. Act as a resource for that information.
• Maintain trackers for media and award opportunities and promoted deals and wins for quarterly and annual reporting to showcase results on key and drive future strategy.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of marketing, communications, business development, or related professional services experience required. 
• Knowledge of AP style strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required. #LI-Hybrid

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Chicago - $56,400 to $79,000

Washington D.C. - $61,600 to $86,200