Associate Marketing & Communications Specialist

Shift: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST

The Communications Coordinator is a detailed-oriented and versatile professional who will ensure that our Press Releases, posted on our intranet and website, reflect high standards and style. The Communications Coordinator will develop a deep understanding of the internal processes used to produce, edit, and update new Press Releases for a variety of our professionals and clients. To succeed, you must be well-organized; have strong proofreading, editing, and communication skills; and be passionate about delivering exceptional client service in a global law firm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow our press release processes, working closely with requestors and the marketing team

• Carefully proof all press releases

• Rewrite content when necessary, amending or revising to ensure press releases reflect our style and ensuring client confidentiality

• Research information from client websites for drafting press releases.

• Draft new press releases

• Work with the marketing team to hyperlink press releases back to client website

• Provide quality control

• Complete requests in a timely, efficient and accurate manner

• Effectively communicate with requestors, including providing status updates on press releases in progress, soliciting input as needed, and securing approval to publish

• Conduct outreach to lawyers and professionals to drive the process forward

• Other tasks as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent proofreading, writing and editing skills

• Strong process execution skills

• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel and data management software

• Effective communication skills

• Ability and willingness to build strong relationships and navigate across a matrixed organization

• Impeccable attention to detail

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2+ years of corporate communications experience (preferably in the legal/professional services sector) or journalism experience

• BA, BS or equivalent

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $20.38 - $28.85 /hour/hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Williams Lea, by RRD is a global business support services company with a strong legacy—over 200 years of experience delivering world-class business solutions. We specialize in delivering skilled administrative support, document production, presentation design, and marketing and communications services to leading companies around the world—especially within legal, financial, and professional services industries.

We’re a people-powered organization. With a presence in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, we have thousands of employees globally, all working together to help our clients operate more efficiently and effectively. Whether it’s supporting law firms with critical document production or helping financial institutions manage high-volume print and digital communications, we’re the behind-the-scenes team making everything run smoothly.

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