Communications Coordinator
Gibson Dunn, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high‑stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.
Based in Los Angeles, we are seeking a proactive, highly organized Communications Coordinator to support the execution of the firm’s public relations initiatives. This role provides essential organizational and operational support for strategic media relations, press engagement, and third‑party publishing initiatives. This ideal candidate demonstrates strong judgment, attention to detail, and a service‑oriented mindset, and will gain broad exposure to communications and client experience work.
This role reports to the Senior Director, Communications and will collaborate with colleagues across the firm to enhance visibility and strengthen the firm’s profile.
Responsibilities include:
Monitor daily media coverage and prepare media round‑up emails.
Draft, edit, and update communications materials, including press releases and deal notes.
Assist with media lists, media strategy discussions, and media outreach.
Draft and post communications materials to the intranet and website.
Compile media performance data and track KPIs to help assess communications impact and support PR analytics reporting and future strategy development.
Organize and maintain editorial calendars and track deadlines.
Develop and maintain efficient systems to organize communications materials for easy access.
Handle administrative functions, including calendaring, ordering reprints, managing invoices, and maintaining files.
Stay current with industry trends and communications best practices.
Promote effective work practices and provide excellent client service to team members and other constituencies.
Qualifications:
Attention to detail and organized.
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and work with team and other constituencies respectfully and professionally.
Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
Strong project management and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure in a quick‑paced environment.
Exhibit willingness and aptitude for identifying and implementing AI‑driven tools.
Excellent client service skills and a positive, high‑energy attitude.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Experience:
University degree, preferably in Communications, English, or Journalism.
2‑4+ years of experience in public relations preferred.
Prior experience in a law firm, other professional service firm preferred.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
The annual compensation range for this position is $65-80k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications, experience, and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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Based in Los Angeles, we are seeking a proactive, highly organized Communications Coordinator to support the execution of the firm’s public relations initiatives. This role provides essential organizational and operational support for strategic media relations, press engagement, and third‑party publishing initiatives. This ideal candidate demonstrates strong judgment, attention to detail, and a service‑oriented mindset, and will gain broad exposure to communications and client experience work.
This role reports to the Senior Director, Communications and will collaborate with colleagues across the firm to enhance visibility and strengthen the firm’s profile.
Responsibilities include:
Monitor daily media coverage and prepare media round‑up emails.
Draft, edit, and update communications materials, including press releases and deal notes.
Assist with media lists, media strategy discussions, and media outreach.
Draft and post communications materials to the intranet and website.
Compile media performance data and track KPIs to help assess communications impact and support PR analytics reporting and future strategy development.
Organize and maintain editorial calendars and track deadlines.
Develop and maintain efficient systems to organize communications materials for easy access.
Handle administrative functions, including calendaring, ordering reprints, managing invoices, and maintaining files.
Stay current with industry trends and communications best practices.
Promote effective work practices and provide excellent client service to team members and other constituencies.
Qualifications:
Attention to detail and organized.
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and work with team and other constituencies respectfully and professionally.
Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
Strong project management and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure in a quick‑paced environment.
Exhibit willingness and aptitude for identifying and implementing AI‑driven tools.
Excellent client service skills and a positive, high‑energy attitude.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Experience:
University degree, preferably in Communications, English, or Journalism.
2‑4+ years of experience in public relations preferred.
Prior experience in a law firm, other professional service firm preferred.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
The annual compensation range for this position is $65-80k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications, experience, and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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