Public Relations Assistant

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Dechert’s U.S. public relations efforts, supporting the team in maximizing media coverage in alignment with the firm’s business strategy.

• Support the U.S. PR team by researching and identifying media opportunities, and pitching approved ideas to targeted media outlets.
• Assist in media monitoring, maintaining the media tracker, and preparing a daily media coverage report.
• Draft press releases, media briefing notes, and background materials for interviews.
• Coordinate media interviews, press events, byline article placement, and related administrative tasks.
• Maintain and update target media lists, conduct conflict checks, and serve as a point of contact for routine PR requests.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as required to meet team goals.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple work streams and meet tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable leveraging media monitoring tools and AI technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent grammar and the ability to produce clear, error‑free documents.
• Enthusiastic, high‑energy team collaborator who thrives independently with minimal guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or English.
• 1–2 years of experience in a public relations, communications, or media relations role, preferably within a professional services environment, or four semesters of competitive internship experience in a relevant field.

Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 annually (New York). Full‑time, New York.

Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination. The firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.