Temporary Public Relations Assistant bei Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP · Houston, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Houston
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Temporary Public Relations Assistant in our Houston office. This position supports the PR and media-related initiatives and activities of the firm.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Performs administrative work of a complex nature with a high degree of proficiency. Responsible for providing administrative support to the Director of Public Relations & Legal Experience Management, including assistance in connection with the PR budget, coordination of interviews and writing assignments. |
2. Assists, as necessary, in collecting, drafting and obtaining approvals for the weekly line up of news items for the firm’s intranet and Houston office newsletter. |
3. Monitors daily news coverage and identifies firm-related items in the firm’s media database. Categorizes and captures the aforementioned news items and uploads independently discovered content from news sources into the firm’s media database. Assists in the preparation of projects and news clip reports generated from the media database. |
4. Creates links or PDF articles of bylined article placements for the firm website. Works with the firm’s Office of General Counsel on the approval of author agreements. |
5. Coordinates interviews and other media requests, and serves as a liaison to the firm’s external public relations agencies and other vendors. Assists in managing media inquiries. |
6. Works with the firm’s Digital Communications and Marketing Communications teams to update media placements on the firm’s website and attorney website biographies. |
7. Assists with writing assignments (drafting and editing), including but not limited to web releases, press releases, and other posts for the firm’s website. Works with other members of the PR Team to finalize text and obtain attorney, Ethics and Conflicts approval. 8. Performs special projects as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
- Experience: Experience in a professional services office or other legal support experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
- Other Qualifications: Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills. Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality. Must have strong organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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