Marketing and Communications Coordinator

A professional services firm is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support its Marketing & Business Development team. This role involves content creation, editing, and management for both internal and external communications regarding the firm's capabilities, services, and client solutions. The coordinator will assist with various marketing and business development initiatives, supporting industry teams, practice groups, and professionals across the firm. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong project management skills. This position is based in Atlanta and follows a hybrid work schedule after a 90-day trial period.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Write and edit content following AP style guidelines for practice areas, industry initiatives, legal insights, client alerts, success stories, and newsletters.

Manage and update website content via CMS (WordPress), including service pages, industry descriptions, professional biographies, and other key pages.

Ensure brand consistency by adhering to firmwide design and content standards, working closely with the marketing team’s graphic designer and manager.

Assist in managing social media accounts, creating engaging content, and maintaining the social media calendar in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Curate and format content for internal and client-facing newsletters.

Serve as backup support for formatting email marketing communications and other graphic elements.

Assist with planning and executing client-facing webinars, including scheduling, dry runs, material formatting, and attendee tracking.

Support event management by coordinating logistics, promotional materials, staffing, setup and takedown, CLE processing, and other event-related tasks.

Maintain and update the Marketing & Business Development team’s intranet pages.

Assist with administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Interpersonal Skills

Strong service-oriented mindset, working collaboratively with internal teams and professionals.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple deadlines with attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Creative problem-solver, eager to explore best practices and innovative solutions.

Professional demeanor with a positive and adaptable attitude.

Technical Skills

Strong writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress).

Familiarity with social media management tools (Hootsuite preferred).

Knowledge of webinar platforms (GoToWebinar preferred).

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop preferred).

Experience with email marketing platforms (Concep preferred).

Basic understanding of SEO principles.

Experience using CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).

Familiarity with media and legal intelligence tools (Meltwater, JD Supra preferred).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, English, business, or a related field.

1-2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or business development, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media, podcasting, and related digital tools.