Marketing & Communications Assistant

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

We think business.

Godfrey & Kahn provides high-level service and creative legal solutions to its clients. For nearly 60 years, our attorneys and staff have been guided by five core values originally set forth by our founders: A focus on our clients' success, trust in one another and our clients, a culture of team work that helps us achieve more together, a work ethic to achieve whatever is possible, and an integrity that keeps us focused on the right thing to do for our clients, our employees, and our communities.

Our firm was founded on a simple idea - judge our success by the success of our clients. We serve clients by first understanding their business and their needs, and then by offering strategic legal advice and smart, practical solutions to real world problems. Our attorneys are quick to collaborate in the interest of client success and service their needs with efficiency and responsiveness. With six locations across Wisconsin and in Washington D.C., our attorneys have made it a point to become an integral part of the communities they serve. Whether we are taking on pro bono cases, supporting environmental causes, or offering university scholarships to promising students, we're proud to be strengthening bonds with our neighbors, within our firm, and in our global business community.

http://www.gklaw.com

Position Details

Marketing & Communications Assistant
Job
Full-time
7/21/2017
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

The Marketing & Communications Assistant will be responsible for handling various marketing activities. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast paced, highly professional environment and be able to learn and adapt to new technology quickly. Strong graphic design and writing skills are a necessity.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Handle all logistics of firm sponsorships, including the preparation of ads and logo placement. 
  • Maintain inventory of supplies, including promotional items and collateral materials. 
  • Prepare press releases and other media notices regarding firm news and track our publication rate throughout various media channels. 
  • Provide support to the Marketing & Media Technology Coordinator regarding website content and social media management, and in the creation of content for the internal visual communications screens. 
  • Help update and maintain the data integrity of the firm’s contact relationship management system, InterAction. 
  • Work with members of the marketing team to fulfill requests for marketing materials. Tasks will include creating, newsletters, client alerts, ads, PowerPoint presentations and other firm-related collateral. 
  • Assist with planning and execution of various firm events. 
  • Provide administrative support to the department. 
  • Serve as a friendly and helpful resource for day-to-day marketing needs and questions. 
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field 
  • One – three years of experience in a related field 
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and/or Illustrator) is a must 
  • Adept at social media § Strong writing skills, knowledge of AP style helpful 
  • Experience working with digital marketing technology (CRM system, web site and/or email marketing systems) 

Other Requirements:

  • Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communications skills 
  • Exceptional project management skills § Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment 
  • Exceptional client service skills - “can do” attitude, willing to “go the extra mile” 
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently 
  • Ability to travel between the various office locations to staff early morning and evening events - some overnight stays may be necessary at times 
  • Displays enthusiasm and self-confidence 
  • Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment 
  • Exceptional level of dependability

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