Associate Marketing and Communications Specialist

. Execute the firm’s press release process, partnering closely with requestors and the Marketing team from intake through publication.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $29 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the firm’s press release process, partnering closely with requestors and the Marketing team from intake through publication.
Draft, edit, and proofread press releases to ensure accuracy, clarity, adherence to firm style, and protection of client confidentiality.
Revise and enhance content to ensure messaging is consistent and aligned with brand standards.
Conduct research using client websites and other sources to support press release development.
Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure proper formatting, including hyperlinking to relevant client content.
Perform thorough quality control checks prior to publication.
Manage multiple requests simultaneously, delivering work in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
Communicate proactively with requestors, including providing status updates, gathering input, and securing final approvals.
Engage with lawyers and other professionals to drive projects forward and ensure deadlines are met.
Support reporting and tracking efforts related to media coverage, awards and rankings, communications metrics, and other performance indicators.
Help maintain and enhance submission schedules, editorial calendars, dashboards, and other tracking tools.
Assist with research, content development, and distribution of firm communications, including press materials and daily news updates.

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

proofreadingwritingeditingcontent developmentquality controlresearch

Soft Skills

process executioneffective communicationrelationship buildingattention to detailtime management