Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Job Summary The Communications Specialist (“Specialist”) supports the firm’s external communications and internal communications functions. The Specialist will work with the department’s management team to advance the firm’s communications through the creation, execution and analysis of strategic campaigns. The incumbent will demonstrate leadership in generating promotional content across platforms (web, social media, email, print) for multiple audiences, including firm lawyers and employees, media outlets and legal directories, alumni, and other stakeholders. Job ResponsibilitiesWorks collaboratively with the Director and Senior Manager(s) to create, implement, and manage strategy for proactive campaigns. Supports efforts to develop the team’s strategic communications plan.Supports the firm’s lists/directory/rankings/awards program by identifying opportunities to promote the firm, individual lawyers, practices, and strategic initiatives for appropriate rankings, surveys, and lists; maintaining the annual calendar; drafting submissions; and securing timely approvals.    Takes lead on external-facing writing initiatives, such as drafting media pitches, press releases, talking points, social media messaging, and submissions for the firm’s lists/directory/rankings/awards program. Supports social media promotion efforts in tandem with other marketing functions.Supports the Senior Managers in handling day-to-day internal and external inquiries and requests of a busy communications office.  This may include screening requests, preforming relevant conflicts checks, identifying appropriate attorney for response, routing information to proper practice group and leadership contacts, and scheduling interviews.Maintains news placements and supports the timely dissemination of media mentions about the firm, its practices, its lawyers and strategic initiatives to firm management, practice chairs, and others as appropriate.Manages the firm’s awards submission program by working with relevant attorneys and practice group management to identify award opportunities and create compelling and creative submissions.  Coordinates with the department’s management team on the development of and projects related to the firm's internal communications.   Posts content to the firm’s website, intranet and social media channels, as appropriate.  Creates internal and external announcements that convey a consistent voice, tone, attention to accuracy, and, where appropriate, advance the firm’s strategic aims. Leads publicity efforts, as assigned, surrounding several key firm events and other internal and external initiatives, including placement of bylined articles by firm attorneys.Tracks analytics regarding PR and internal communications efforts on a continuous basis and reports trends to Director.  Engages in editorial efforts and publication special reports that require close work with partners and practice group business managers.Collaborates with all Marketing & Communications team members to help achieve the firm’s overall marketing, public relations, internal communications and business development objectives. 
