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This position may be filled in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Chicago, Nashville, New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.

Description:

We are seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to join our team. The Public Relations Coordinator will serve as an integral member of Holland & Knight's public relations team and provide strategic support for firmwide external communications under the guidance of the Senior Public Relations Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in communications, public relations or marketing roles, preferably in a professional services environment or PR agency.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Draft and distribute press releases for new laterals, promotions, events, rankings, deals and other topics as deemed appropriate.
• Assist in placing attorney-authored articles in appropriate journals and publications.
• Work with lawyers to pitch story ideas to the media that result in positive coverage for the firm.
• Respond to media inquiries; build relationships with key reporter contacts.
• Build and maintain media lists and editorial calendars.
• Assist with other projects managed by the public relations team on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in communications, public relations or marketing roles, preferably in a professional services environment or PR agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; detail-oriented.
• Performs well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Solid experience pitching stories to the media.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with AI tools.
• Bachelor's degree required. Major in communications, journalism or public relations preferred.

Additional Information:

This position may be filled in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, or New York City. The base salary ranges for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

• District of Columbia – $36.60 - $55.00/hr
• New York City – $36.60- $55.00/hr

Benefits:

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to resources to be their best both professionally and personally, including access to health and well-being resources. Some benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, health advocacy, behavioral health resources, 401(k), profit sharing, transit and parking benefits, backup dependent care, senior care support, and paid time off.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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About the company

Holland & Knight LLP is an American multinational law firm with more than 1,700 professionals across 35 offices worldwide.