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The Public Relations Senior Coordinator will be a core member of Sidley’s dynamic PR team. The incumbent will play an active role in a variety of activities including securing approvals for media engagement, writing press releases and talking points, developing reports on PR efforts, monitoring for media placements to support providing strategic advice on media strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the implementation of public relations activities that are consistent with the firm’s global PR strategy, organizational needs, business goals and the Sidley brand.
- Assists in securing approval for lawyers to do media interviews in accordance with the firm’s media policy.
- Support the PR team’s engagement with external PR agencies.
- Distills complex messages to create written materials including but not limited to press releases, media pitches and message documents that are error free and appropriate for the intended audience.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for the firm to earn positive media coverage by developing original story/pitch ideas.
- Identifies and secures opportunities for lawyers to publish byline articles through independent research and conducts media outreach to secure such publishing opportunities.
- Prepares reports on PR activity.
- Handles administrative projects including media coverage monitoring, tracking and reporting as needed.
- Maintain and drive the data-led internal reporting to help inform strategic decision-making of PR initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
- A minimum of 3+ years of public relations experience in a PR agency, law firm, professional services or other business setting.
- Excellent writing, organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of AP style.
Preferred:
- Prior law firm experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good judgment.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
COMPENSATION
The target salary range for this role is:
- $60,000 - $74,000 if located in New York.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
The Public Relations Senior Coordinator will be a core member of Sidley’s dynamic PR team. The incumbent will play an active role in a variety of activities including securing approvals for media engagement, writing press releases and talking points, developing reports on PR efforts, monitoring for media placements to support providing strategic advice on media strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the implementation of public relations activities that are consistent with the firm’s global PR strategy, organizational needs, business goals and the Sidley brand.
- Assists in securing approval for lawyers to do media interviews in accordance with the firm’s media policy.
- Support the PR team’s engagement with external PR agencies.
- Distills complex messages to create written materials including but not limited to press releases, media pitches and message documents that are error free and appropriate for the intended audience.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for the firm to earn positive media coverage by developing original story/pitch ideas.
- Identifies and secures opportunities for lawyers to publish byline articles through independent research and conducts media outreach to secure such publishing opportunities.
- Prepares reports on PR activity.
- Handles administrative projects including media coverage monitoring, tracking and reporting as needed.
- Maintain and drive the data-led internal reporting to help inform strategic decision-making of PR initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
- A minimum of 3+ years of public relations experience in a PR agency, law firm, professional services or other business setting.
- Excellent writing, organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of AP style.
Preferred:
- Prior law firm experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good judgment.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
COMPENSATION
The target salary range for this role is:
- $60,000 - $74,000 if located in New York.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Public Relations Coordinator
Match your degree to the job description
PERM requires the employer to define a minimum education requirement before recruitment begins. If your degree is in a field adjacent to communications, like marketing or journalism, document how it directly supports the PR Coordinator duties listed in the job posting.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the PR Coordinator role in that specific metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level before you receive an offer, so you can assess whether the employer will realistically clear the PERM threshold.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with a documented history of green card sponsorship for communications roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on proven sponsors.
Prioritize employers who start PERM early
Because priority date backlogs can affect nationals from high-demand countries, the sooner your employer files the I-140, the sooner your priority date is locked in. Ask during the offer stage whether the company initiates PERM before or after your start date.
Verify your O*NET occupation code before filing
PERM filings use a specific Standard Occupational Classification code tied to O*NET. Confirm that your PR Coordinator duties align with the correct SOC code, since a mismatch between job duties and the filed occupation can trigger a PERM audit or denial.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending at USCIS for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the job titles are occupationally comparable before accepting a competing offer.
Green Card Public Relations Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Public Relations Coordinator roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most PR Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in a relevant field such as communications, public relations, or journalism. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can document that a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive PR experience is the minimum requirement.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization for up to six years, with no path to permanent residence built in. PERM leads directly to lawful permanent residency through a three-stage process: the employer completes a prevailing wage determination and recruitment test with the Department of Labor, files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of certain countries may wait for a priority date to become current.
How can I find Public Relations Coordinator jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and city. Focusing your search on companies with a documented track record of PERM filings in communications and PR roles significantly reduces the time spent negotiating sponsorship with employers who have never filed for a foreign national before.
Can I switch employers after my PERM green card process has started?
It depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending at USCIS for at least 180 days and the new PR role is in the same or a substantially similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 petition's priority date can be carried over to a new employer's petition, protecting your place in the queue even if the PERM filing must restart.
What happens to my green card case if my employer withdraws the PERM petition?
If the employer withdraws before the I-140 is approved, the process generally restarts with a new employer. If the I-140 was already approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability may protect your priority date even after employer withdrawal. An approved I-140 that the original employer revokes after the 180-day mark does not automatically invalidate your adjustment case, but you should consult an immigration attorney to confirm your specific situation.