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Presentation Specialist

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
60.000 - 80.000
Job type:
Full Time

Job Summary & Objectives

The Presentation Specialist is responsible for creating and visually compelling, professional, and brand-aligned PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use with advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to support the creation of polished, on-brand presentations and documents.
Responsibilities

Design and execute high-impact visual presentations for internal and external clients that fully demonstrate the efficacy of a specific business offering and/or target audience, utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint on a Windows platform
Liaise with internal teams throughout the creative/production process, maintain confidentiality of various forms of information from multiple sources, review data for accuracy and propose solutions
Provide project status updates and adjust deliverables as required
Translate high level, complex data with a focus on financial data and legal concepts, interpret information and convey key points through illustration or information graphics
Provide extensive formatting and project editing support in accordance with the Firm’s corporate branding policies and guidelines
Create and revise legal documents to the Firm’s specifications using the latest software and version of Microsoft Office
Ensure all information is accurate and instructions are carried out correctly
Perform ad hoc projects and assignments as assigned
Must be available to work flexible hours
Perform other duties as assigned
Education

Associate’s degree or 2+ years professional production experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Microsoft Certification and Presentation Coursework preferred
Skills and Experience

At least 3-5 years of experience providing creative design support, with law firm and/or financial services presentation experience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Technically proficient in the PC environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint (Expert Level), Excel, Adobe, and Visio
MS Word proficiency in converting and formatting documents to/and from different software packages, creating and revising documents to Firm’s specifications
MS Excel proficiency in creating graphics, formulas and all aspects of formatting
MS PowerPoint proficiency in slide presentation creation, tables, charts, including structure charts and org charts
Ability to provide concept development, design and execution through illustration of visual materials
Ability to work with complex formulas in Excel and graphics manipulation in PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
Acute attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision
Preferred

Demonstrated experience in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Knowledge of industry best practices for chart-building and editing

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