The Business Development Coordinator for Communications is responsible for supporting the Senior Communications Manager and wider Business Development team by implementing specific communications, public relations, marketing, and business development strategies through drafting and developing firm communications; media research and analysis; tracking, monitoring, and reporting of outreach and submission results; content administration; drafting award submissions, and assisting with events and presentations. This role provides research and analysis about news publications, reporters, awards series, thought leadership, social media, and other communications opportunities and supports the Firm's media engagement and branding initiatives, ensuring the Firm's high standard of excellence is met. Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist with the preparation of and research for awards submissions and survey responses for various legal and business publications;
• Assist with distribution of varied communications materials and Firm communications, such as matter announcements, press releases and client memos;
• Prepare and maintain website content, including matter summaries, Partner biographies and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels such as LinkedIn;
• Research and maintain data for the Communication team's contact database and prepare preparatory/background materials ahead of press meetings;
• Assist in monitoring and tracking data concerning the Firm's press coverage, awards recognition and social media mentions;
• Prepare and maintain promotional materials, such as brochures, practice area descriptions, varied advertising, posters, flyers, etc., together with the Graphic Design team and outside vendors where appropriate;
• Provide peer firm intelligence reports and analysis; conduct additional research through database searches, industry resources, and networking as directed;
• Assist with Firm-sponsored events and presentations as needed;
• Work with stakeholders in other departments and in other offices as needed;
• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed;
• Perform additional duties as needed.
  
  2 years of business communications experience ideally in professional services;
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment;
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong research and analytical skills;
• Strong project management skills, high initiative and proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently;
• Ability to begin to leverage institutional knowledge in own work;
• Demonstrated introductory knowledge of Communications/Business Development skill-set;
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel;
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed;
• Must have a positive can-do attitude and professional demeanor, and demonstrate a team-player behavior;
• Educated to degree level.
Preferred Skills
• 2 to 4 years previous experience in a law firm, marketing or public relations field preferred;
• Some familiarity with Content Pilot's suite of products or other experience database preferred;
• Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred;
• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred;
• Degree in English, Communications or Public Relations, or related field preferred.
  
  Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world's leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe., Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.