King & Spalding, a leading global law firm named by American Lawyer as the Best Law Firm of 2023, is seeking a Communications Manager - Awards to join its Marketing Department in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C. As a member of the Marketing Department's Communications team, the Awards Manager has firm-wide responsibility for managing the identification, intake, evaluation, and pursuit of award opportunities. The position requires a blend of strategic thinking, project management, and communication skills. The individual will report to the Senior Manager, Content Strategy and work closely with the Business Development team.
Strategic Counsel / Decision MakingProvide information on research processes and best practices for nominations.Identify future award opportunities to support strategic firm and practice objectives.Maintain master calendar of opportunities and status.Manage research and analysis of award opportunities and communication to stakeholders and decision makers.Coordinate nominee selection process with business development, practice group leaders, office managing partners, and others, as needed.Coordinate with BD to assign nominations and provide guidance on approach and content to owners of the nomination.Work with owners to ensure deadlines are met.ReportingManage announcement, recording, and communication/promotion of results.Create reports and analysis of results for marketing colleagues and firm partners and leaders for use in internal communications, benchmarking, and marketing materials.ConsultantsWork with BD and the Awards team to identify when consultants are needed and coordinate that work.Manage the assignment and production of work by consultants.Project Manager / WriterProject manage and serve as lead writer on high-level firm nominations and occasionally when resource gaps exist for other nominations.A successful candidate will have these attributes:
A strong team orientation and a collaborative nature, including a can-do attitude and willingness to jump in where needed to ensure award projects get completed.Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects while overseeing overall workflow for a busy award nomination schedule.Resilience and adaptability to deal with fluid situations, changing priorities and requirements, and tight deadlines.Keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with firm partners, administrative team leaders, and colleagues professionally and effectively.Qualifications:At least seven (7) years of experience in legal or professional services marketing or related role.Experience with legal awards is strongly desired.The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding's comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, on-site gym access, discount programs, an onsite childcare center, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,300 lawyers and business professionals in 24 offices worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. New York applicants: full-time annualized salary range $130,000 - $185,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Washington D.C. applicants: full-time annualized salary range $123,000 - $171,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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