Public Relations Coordinator (New York)

A global law firm in NYC is seeking a temporary Public Relations Coordinator to support a busy team. Ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in public relations, communications or marketing, ideally out of a law firm or professional services setting.Hybrid schedule: 3–4 days onsite (4 days preferred)Pay rate: $30/hrHours: 9:30am – 5:30pm EST6 month contractResponsibilities:Support the Marketing/Communications team in executing public relations and communications initiatives.Focus on writing, editing, and publishing content across multiple platforms.Assist in promoting firm matters, deals, and thought leadership campaigns.Maintain trackers and reports for media coverage, awards, and editorial calendars.Collaborate with attorneys and business development teams for content creation.Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across all communications.Draft, edit, and proofread high-quality content for websites, social media, and press releases.Review and update website and social media content for brand consistency.Monitor and track firmwide media coverage and maintain media trackers.Assist with media inquiries, interview coordination, and reporter research.Coordinate inputs and deadlines for awards submissions and draft/edit content.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field required.1-3 years of experience in PR, communications, or marketing preferred.Proficiency in writing and editing for digital and external audiences.Experience with content management systems and media monitoring tools is a plus.Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).