Public Relations and Communications Assistant - New Orleans or Baton Rouge Job a

At Jones Walker, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep sense of community, and a fierce determination to deliver exceptional service and value for our clients. Since its inception in 1937, the Firm has pursued intelligent, client-driven growth. Today, as one of the largest law firms in the United States, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests in a wide range of markets and industries. Our more than 350 attorneys are located in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas. We are looking for a Public Relations & Communications Assistant to join our Marketing & Client Development (MCD) Department in New Orleans or Baton Rouge. If you enjoy writing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, are self-motivated but enjoy working as part of a team, take a creative and strategic approach to creating content, and meet the education and experience requirements below, we would love to hear from you! The Public Relations & Communications Assistant is responsible for: supporting the PR & Communications team by assisting with the drafting and organizing of internal and external communications, including news items for the website and firm’s intranet, the firm’s internal newsletter, and other announcements, assisting with the crafting and posting of content to the firm’s social media pages as needed and collaborates with the recruiting team for the firm’s Instagram content, assisting with the tracking and reporting on the firm’s news coverage and other PR results, and supporting the PR team with the execution of active communication strategies around thought leadership and business development efforts. We are looking for someone who meets the following education and experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Journalism, Public Relations, or Mass Communication from a four-year college or university Thorough understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite – including specifically Excel and PowerPoint – and a working knowledge of PRNewswire, Meltwater, Adobe programs, and other applicable software One to two years of PR/Communications experience Knowledge of law firm operations, legal practice area(s), and legal vocabulary is a plus! Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr