Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant Cooley is seeking a Communications Assistant to join the Communications team.

Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley's success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a 'one-firm' culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.

As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office.

Working closely with members of the external communications team, the Communications Assistant will provide day-to-day support for Cooley’s media relations, external communications and reputation-building efforts. The Communications Assistant will help the team identify and promote news involving Cooley, its clients and lawyers; support relationships with influential media; maintain the tools and resources that underpin an effective communications function; and assist with a range of written content and communications initiatives.

• Support the external communications team in executing proactive media relations and reputation-building initiatives across the firm
• Monitor news and media coverage involving Cooley, its lawyers, clients, competitors and priority industries and issues
• Prepare and distribute regular media coverage reports and other communications updates
• Maintain and update media lists, journalist information and other media relations resources
• Conduct research on reporters, publications, industry trends, news developments and potential communications opportunities
• Assist with media outreach, including the preparation and distribution of press releases, deal announcements, media pitches and other communications materials
• Support the coordination of media interviews and other reporter interactions, including scheduling and preparation of background materials
• Help identify timely opportunities to highlight Cooley’s client work, lawyers, practices and perspectives
• Support the drafting, editing, proofreading and posting of external communications content
• Assist with maintaining communications calendars, trackers and reporting tools, including media activity and upcoming announcements
• Support external communications campaigns and special projects involving earned media, social media, thought leadership and other content as needed

• Provide administrative and organizational support to the external communications team, including scheduling meetings and maintaining team materials and resources
• Help ensure communications processes, trackers, media contacts and other team resources remain accurate and up to date
• Coordinate effectively with colleagues across Communications, Marketing & Business Development and other firm functions
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Take initiative in…