Communications Assistant

Location: New York; hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence

Salary: $25.50–$34.00 per hour, equivalent to $53,040–$70,720 annually for a 40-hour work week

Company

hirify.global is a global law firm with more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide.

What you will do

• Support proactive media relations and reputation-building initiatives across the firm.
• Monitor coverage involving the firm, lawyers, clients, competitors, industries and priority issues.
• Research reporters, publications, industry trends, news developments and communications opportunities.
• Assist with press releases, deal announcements, media pitches, external content and communications updates.
• Coordinate media interviews and reporter interactions, including scheduling and preparation of background materials.
• Maintain media lists, communications calendars, trackers, reports and other team resources.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage and other firm applications after orientation.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, analytical and information-gathering skills.
• Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects and client data.
• Professionalism, reliability, initiative and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field.
• Internship or professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or professional services.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, media databases or public relations tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining office collaboration with work-from-home flexibility.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, long-term care coverage and backup care benefits.
• 20 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.