Senior Coordinator, Communications

Location: New York

Job Summary & Objectives The Senior Coordinator, Communications will support the Communications team within Simpson Thacher’s Client Development & Engagement (“CDE”) Department in executing initiatives that raise the profile of the Firm’s practices, partners and strategic priorities. This role provides hands-on coordination, research, drafting, tracking and project support across media relations, thought leadership, awards and rankings, social media, website content, events-related communications and other CDE  this role, you’ll work closely with members of the Communications team, the broader CDE Department and colleagues across the Firm to help develop and execute timely, accurate and high-quality communications initiatives and materials.

You will also play an important role in the Firm’s awards function, developing award submissions for practices and partners. You’ll help keep work streams organized, support stakeholder coordination and contribute to content that advances the Firm’s client development, engagement and brand objectives.

Essential Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with the Communications team and broader CDE Department to support and help advance initiatives that raise the profile of the Firm’s practices and partners through media engagement, contributed content and thought leadership

Contribute to media outreach efforts by helping to identify and promote newsworthy transactions and litigation matters, and coordinating outreach execution across appropriate channels

Support and help manage the development and submission of bylined articles and other contributed content, including coordinating draft review, tracking timelines and overseeing submission requirements and publication agreements

Assist in preparing award submissions and survey responses, including coordinating inputs, tracking deadlines and ensuring high-quality, timely submissions

Monitor for relevant media and speaking opportunities and assist in preparing background materials, briefing notes and talking points for partners

Conduct research and develop materials on prospective and confirmed speakers at Firm events, including synthesizing public commentary, media coverage and thought leadership into usable summaries

Track, analyze and maintain data related to the Firm’s press coverage; regularly compile reports and conduct media sweeps to support ongoing Communications initiatives

Monitor newswires, media outlets and industry publications and proactively flag relevant developments, trends and coverage opportunities to the team Support and help maintain website content, partner biographies and other CDE and communications materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency across channels

Coordinate the development of marketing and promotional collateral (e.g., advertisements, social content), managing timelines and liaising with the Graphic Design team and external vendors as needed

Collaborate with colleagues across the CDE Department and other Firm functions to support cross-functional initiatives and content development

Perform other duties as needed

Skills & Experience:

3+ years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, marketing, business development or a professional services environment

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and navigate differing priorities and perspectives

Solid critical thinking skills, with the ability to contribute to communications plans and support the execution of scalable processes and workflows

Comfort learning and using communications, marketing and related technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise and audience-appropriate content

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Analytical mindset, with the ability to research, track, interpret and report on data to support Communications initiatives

Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a willingness to identify issues, suggest improvements and take initiative within scope

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