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Business Development Senior Coordinator - Global Entertainment and Media (Fully Flexible) - Now Hiring at Reed Smith LLP
Job Description
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Firm Information
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.
Position Summary
The Business Development Senior Coordinator will handle marketing administrative tasks and help implement the business development tactics for the firm’s Global Entertainment and Media practice group and its related practice teams and task forces with a primary focus on the Reed Smith offices in the United States. This role will also support other firmwide marketing and business development initiatives, as needed.
This highly detailed and organized professional will coordinate requests for client/prospect research and analysis, large scale high end events, assist with pitches and proposals, the publication of social media posts and client alerts, the coordination of internal newsletters, the coordination of events and webinars, the profiling and tracking of with experience and engagements, and other marketing and internal communications and administrative needs.
They will also contribute as a core part of the broader business development team supporting shared projects, in addition to independently leading tasks and interacting with attorneys. This includes coordinating a number of practice-specific tasks focused on both internal and external organization and profile-raising, including monthly newsletters and reports, internal meeting coordination, award submissions, and social media promotion.
Additionally, access to our U.S. offices will be limited to personnel who are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. If you believe that you require an accommodation to this policy because of a medical, religious or other reason, please let us know at the time of your interview so that a reasonable accommodation can be discussed.
Essential Functions
Support the Global Entertainment and Media Business Development Senior Manager and Manager in various projects as they relate to business development efforts associated with the group.
Working on high end events acrss the US for the group, including our annual Grammy party and NY client party. Responsibilities would include handling attorney reservations or RSVPs, and coordinating and submitting advertisements, giveaways, logos, and other materials as needed for sponsorships and other external activities.
Work on large scale pieces of thought leadership, including full campaign managment.
Manage social media channels and working closely with attorneys to draft, edit and coordinate posts for the Entertainment and Media industry blogs.
Working with others, coordinate pitch materials, presentations; facilitate presentation preparation by assisting with creating and editing materials.
Edit marketing collateral, including practice area descriptions and attorney biographies for print, website and intranet; facilitate posting updates to firm website and intranet as required.
Coordinate webinars, including overseeing scheduling and logistics, working with graphics and events team to develop and disseminate invitations, arranging additional promotion of the webinar through the firm’s digital and social media channels, assisting lawyers with related materials, and handling follow-up tasks as required.
Manage and maintain the collection of information for, and production of, internal marketing materials including monthly newsletters, mailing lists, internal blogs, and capabilities documents.
Coordinate Reed Smith’s participation in, and sponsorship of, local and national conferences. Assist in coordinating and planning Reed Smith-hosted client seminars and events. Responsibilities would include development of invitations and invite lists, coordinating with venues on logistics, coordinating speaker calls, and assisting with event materials, event promotion, and day-of event needs.
Manage attorney experience and client information in Firmwide experience databases and client relationship management (CRM) system. Help maintain practice group/specialty group intranet sites.
Assisting in coordinating and putting together directory submissions for the purposes of legal rankings and legal award submissions.All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Condition of Employment:
All personnel designated as office-based, hybrid or flexible under the Firm’s Flexible Work Policy are required as a condition of their employment to have had the initial series of COVID-19 vaccinations, meaning either two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson. This policy applies to all U.S. partners and employees, regardless of full-time, part-time, temporary, exempt, non-exempt, or any other status or classification.
If you believe that you require an accommodation or exemption to this policy because of a medical, religious or other reason, please discuss with the recruiter so that a reasonable accommodation can be considered.
Education: College degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field required.
Experience: Two to five years’ experience in a marketing-related field required, including at least one year of business development experience and demonstrated project leadership. Law firm or professional services experience preferred. Previous marketing, public relations, events or media experience a plus, as well as an interest in and ability to understand the legal business environment, including industry terminology. Must have demonstrated experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.
Skills:
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new database systems.
Extremely detail oriented, proactive and self-directed with ability to independently manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines, sometimes with minimal oversight.
Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and a high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
Comfortable establishing effective firmwide working relationships with individuals at all levels.
Possess, and be willing to continue to develop, strong organizational, project management and problem solving skills.
Able to work independently as well as part of a team, and be flexible in approach.
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.
Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.
Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.
Working Conditions: Works in typical office setting. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule.
Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.
Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.
Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.
Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
Firm Information
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.
Position Summary
The Business Development Senior Coordinator will handle marketing administrative tasks and help implement the business development tactics for the firm’s Global Entertainment and Media practice group and its related practice teams and task forces with a primary focus on the Reed Smith offices in the United States. This role will also support other firmwide marketing and business development initiatives, as needed.
This highly detailed and organized professional will coordinate requests for client/prospect research and analysis, large scale high end events, assist with pitches and proposals, the publication of social media posts and client alerts, the coordination of internal newsletters, the coordination of events and webinars, the profiling and tracking of with experience and engagements, and other marketing and internal communications and administrative needs.
They will also contribute as a core part of the broader business development team supporting shared projects, in addition to independently leading tasks and interacting with attorneys. This includes coordinating a number of practice-specific tasks focused on both internal and external organization and profile-raising, including monthly newsletters and reports, internal meeting coordination, award submissions, and social media promotion.
Additionally, access to our U.S. offices will be limited to personnel who are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. If you believe that you require an accommodation to this policy because of a medical, religious or other reason, please let us know at the time of your interview so that a reasonable accommodation can be discussed.
Essential Functions
Support the Global Entertainment and Media Business Development Senior Manager and Manager in various projects as they relate to business development efforts associated with the group.
Working on high end events acrss the US for the group, including our annual Grammy party and NY client party. Responsibilities would include handling attorney reservations or RSVPs, and coordinating and submitting advertisements, giveaways, logos, and other materials as needed for sponsorships and other external activities.
Work on large scale pieces of thought leadership, including full campaign managment.
Manage social media channels and working closely with attorneys to draft, edit and coordinate posts for the Entertainment and Media industry blogs.
Working with others, coordinate pitch materials, presentations; facilitate presentation preparation by assisting with creating and editing materials.
Edit marketing collateral, including practice area descriptions and attorney biographies for print, website and intranet; facilitate posting updates to firm website and intranet as required.
Coordinate webinars, including overseeing scheduling and logistics, working with graphics and events team to develop and disseminate invitations, arranging additional promotion of the webinar through the firm’s digital and social media channels, assisting lawyers with related materials, and handling follow-up tasks as required.
Manage and maintain the collection of information for, and production of, internal marketing materials including monthly newsletters, mailing lists, internal blogs, and capabilities documents.
Coordinate Reed Smith’s participation in, and sponsorship of, local and national conferences. Assist in coordinating and planning Reed Smith-hosted client seminars and events. Responsibilities would include development of invitations and invite lists, coordinating with venues on logistics, coordinating speaker calls, and assisting with event materials, event promotion, and day-of event needs.
Manage attorney experience and client information in Firmwide experience databases and client relationship management (CRM) system. Help maintain practice group/specialty group intranet sites.
Assisting in coordinating and putting together directory submissions for the purposes of legal rankings and legal award submissions.All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Condition of Employment:
All personnel designated as office-based, hybrid or flexible under the Firm’s Flexible Work Policy are required as a condition of their employment to have had the initial series of COVID-19 vaccinations, meaning either two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson. This policy applies to all U.S. partners and employees, regardless of full-time, part-time, temporary, exempt, non-exempt, or any other status or classification.
If you believe that you require an accommodation or exemption to this policy because of a medical, religious or other reason, please discuss with the recruiter so that a reasonable accommodation can be considered.
Education: College degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field required.
Experience: Two to five years’ experience in a marketing-related field required, including at least one year of business development experience and demonstrated project leadership. Law firm or professional services experience preferred. Previous marketing, public relations, events or media experience a plus, as well as an interest in and ability to understand the legal business environment, including industry terminology. Must have demonstrated experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.
Skills:
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new database systems.
Extremely detail oriented, proactive and self-directed with ability to independently manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines, sometimes with minimal oversight.
Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and a high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
Comfortable establishing effective firmwide working relationships with individuals at all levels.
Possess, and be willing to continue to develop, strong organizational, project management and problem solving skills.
Able to work independently as well as part of a team, and be flexible in approach.
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.
Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.
Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.
Working Conditions: Works in typical office setting. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule.
Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.
Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.
Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.
Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
Job Responsibilities
- The Business Development Senior Coordinator will handle marketing administrative tasks and help implement the business development tactics for the firm’s Global Entertainment and Media practice group and its related practice teams and task forces with a primary focus on the Reed Smith offices in the United States
- This role will also support other firmwide marketing and business development initiatives, as needed
- This highly detailed and organized professional will coordinate requests for client/prospect research and analysis, large scale high end events, assist with pitches and proposals, the publication of social media posts and client alerts, the coordination of internal newsletters, the coordination of events and webinars, the profiling and tracking of with experience and engagements, and other marketing and internal communications and administrative needs
- They will also contribute as a core part of the broader business development team supporting shared projects, in addition to independently leading tasks and interacting with attorneys
- This includes coordinating a number of practice-specific tasks focused on both internal and external organization and profile-raising, including monthly newsletters and reports, internal meeting coordination, award submissions, and social media promotion
- Support the Global Entertainment and Media Business Development Senior Manager and Manager in various projects as they relate to business development efforts associated with the group
- Working on high end events acrss the US for the group, including our annual Grammy party and NY client party
- Responsibilities would include handling attorney reservations or RSVPs, and coordinating and submitting advertisements, giveaways, logos, and other materials as needed for sponsorships and other external activities
- Work on large scale pieces of thought leadership, including full campaign managment
- Manage social media channels and working closely with attorneys to draft, edit and coordinate posts for the Entertainment and Media industry blogs
- Working with others, coordinate pitch materials, presentations; facilitate presentation preparation by assisting with creating and editing materials
- Edit marketing collateral, including practice area descriptions and attorney biographies for print, website and intranet; facilitate posting updates to firm website and intranet as required
- Coordinate webinars, including overseeing scheduling and logistics, working with graphics and events team to develop and disseminate invitations, arranging additional promotion of the webinar through the firm’s digital and social media channels, assisting lawyers with related materials, and handling follow-up tasks as required
- Manage and maintain the collection of information for, and production of, internal marketing materials including monthly newsletters, mailing lists, internal blogs, and capabilities documents
- Coordinate Reed Smith’s participation in, and sponsorship of, local and national conferences
- Assist in coordinating and planning Reed Smith-hosted client seminars and events
- Responsibilities would include development of invitations and invite lists, coordinating with venues on logistics, coordinating speaker calls, and assisting with event materials, event promotion, and day-of event needs
- Manage attorney experience and client information in Firmwide experience databases and client relationship management (CRM) system
- Help maintain practice group/specialty group intranet sites
- Assisting in coordinating and putting together directory submissions for the purposes of legal rankings and legal award submissions
- All other duties as assigned
- Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc
- Communicate with various personalities at all levels
Requirements / Qualifications
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Education: College degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field required
-
Experience: Two to five years’ experience in a marketing-related field required, including at least one year of business development experience and demonstrated project leadership
-
Must have demonstrated experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment
-
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
-
Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new database systems
-
Extremely detail oriented, proactive and self-directed with ability to independently manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines, sometimes with minimal oversight
-
Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and a high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts
-
Comfortable establishing effective firmwide working relationships with individuals at all levels
-
Possess, and be willing to continue to develop, strong organizational, project management and problem solving skills
-
Able to work independently as well as part of a team, and be flexible in approach
-
Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment
-
Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
Benefits/What We offer
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Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan
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