Public Relations Coordinator

Nashville, Tennessee
Job Description

Pillsbury, a leading international law firm with a particular focus on the technology and life sciences, energy, financial, and real estate & construction sectors, is seeking a PR Coordinator to support firmwide media relation efforts for its practices and attorneys around the globe.

Based in Nashville and reporting to Pillsbury’s Senior Public Relations Manager based in San Francisco.

The PR Coordinator will collaborate with individuals at every level of the firm to develop media strategies to support strategic firm objectives while also proactively engaging with the press to capitalize of on timely and important news developments.

Responsibilities will include drafting and distributing press releases, pitching firm lawyers to provide expert commentary, writing summaries of news mentions for the firm’s website, identifying and preparing award nominations, securing article placements, managing Pillsbury’s media contacts database and monitoring, tracking and sharing media mentions relating to the firm.

Successful candidates will have a B.A.

in public relations, marketing, journalism, English, political science, or a similar communications-related field, plus 2-3 years’ experience working in marketing, communications, journalism or professional services firms.

Candidates must be intellectually curious, have strong writing and communication skills, work well under tight deadlines and be familiar with current AP style guidelines.

Experience using the Cision platform, LexisNexis Newsdesk and website content management tools is a plus.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.