Sr. Communications Coordinator

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, the Sr. Communications Coordinator will be responsible for providing responsive, effective support to implement the firm’s public relations initiatives that raise the firm’s profile and position our lawyers as leaders.

This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and preparing awards and industry survey submissions.
• Drafting external announcements, which may include press releases, media pitches, website news posts, and deal notes.
• Monitoring daily media coverage and preparing daily media clip emails.
• Creating and updating media lists for communications initiatives.
• Assisting with implementation of the firm’s media strategy.
• Staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• Providing administrative support to the team.
• Developing and maintaining efficient systems for organizing communications materials.
• Promoting effective work practices and providing excellent client service to fellow team members and other constituencies.  ​

Qualifications

• Excellent writing/proofreading skills – communicate persuasively and concisely with superior grammar skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively, juggle competing deadlines and tasks and to reprioritize quickly as needed.
• Professional demeanor – communicate and work with team and other constituencies respectfully and professionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a self-starter and as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Excellent client service skills and a positive attitude.
• A willingness to learn.

Experience

• Bachelor of Arts degree is required, preferably in Communications, English or Journalism.
• At least 2 years of experience in a communications role.
• Prior experience at a law firm is preferred.

 

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $65-85k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

New York

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.