Communications Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Assistant will support and assist in developing and executing marketing and communications activities across multiple platforms, with a focus on social media, content creation, production, and distribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Assist in writing and editing content for various communication channels, including client alerts, blogs, internal newsletters, press releases, media briefs, and social media.
• Create content for and update the firm's social media accounts.
• Assist in social media ad campaigns and tracking campaign performance.
• Monitor and manage analytics reporting for email marketing, social media, PR, editorial calendars, surveys, and nominations.
• Respond to general communication-related issues in a timely manner.
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team, such as managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and maintaining databases.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure accurate and consistent messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in communications and marketing.
• Contribute to the firm’s overall brand and marketing strategy.
• Support the Communications and Marketing teams' efforts as needed.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills; the ability to synthesize information and accurately capture it in a written narrative.
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding and awareness of social media channels and strategies
• A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction yet work independently
• Excellent organizational skills and motivation to work individually and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of AP Style and email marketing tools (Concep a plus)
• Basic knowledge of HTML

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Communications, Journalism, or Digital Media majors preferred.

Experience:

• This is an entry-level position. Prior experience in marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with content creation, social media management, and marketing campaigns is a plus.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations.

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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