- Company Name
- Stikeman Elliott LLP
- Job Title
- Marketing Communications Specialist/Writer
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Marketing Communications Specialist / Writer
**Role Summary**
Develop, write, and coordinate internal and external marketing communications for a professional services firm. Lead content creation across multiple channels, manage media relations, support national marketing initiatives, and oversee project coordination to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.
**Expectations**
- Deliver high‑quality, guideline‑aligned copy on time across print, digital, and social media.
- Build and maintain media contacts; pitch stories and secure interviews to raise firm visibility.
- Coordinate approvals with stakeholders, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- Track, analyze, and report on communication performance and award submissions.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, business services, and legal teams.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead end‑to‑end marketing communications projects (briefing, planning, copywriting, translation, approval).
- Write and edit firm‑wide content: biographies, newsletters, intranet posts, practice‑group pages, social media, and thought‑leadership pieces.
- Develop and execute media‑relations strategies; monitor outlets, pitch stories, and secure media coverage.
- Create media training materials and support lawyer interviews.
- Draft award nominations, directory profiles, and promotional materials for national initiatives.
- Maintain templates, processes, calendars, and contact lists; provide regular project and analytics reports.
- Conduct competitive and market research; recommend sponsorships, advertising, and visibility opportunities.
**Required Skills**
- Strong written and verbal communication, editing, and proofreading.
- Project coordination and multi‑tasking ability.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project‑tracking tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Business.
- 3–5 years’ experience in corporate marketing communications (professional services or PR).
- Legal marketing experience (preferred).
- Fluency in French (preferred).