Communications Specialist

Soni Resources

$100K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, or public relations
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proven track record in media relations with successful pitches and journalist outreach
  • Exceptional ability to write and edit complex topics into accessible language
  • Strong research skills and a passion for learning
  • Excellent judgement and attention to detail
  • Confidence in engaging with senior executives

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for key business areas
  • Identify and promote compelling stories related to leadership and organizational achievements
  • Draft and edit various forms of communication including media pitches and press releases
  • Research and analyze trends and complex subjects to create informed content
  • Manage media relations and outreach to journalists for effective placement
  • Collaborate closely with senior leaders and external partners
  • Assist in high-profile and crisis communication efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to industry-leading practices and emerging technologies
  • Engagement in high-impact communication initiatives
Full Job Description
Communications Specialist

This individual will support communications across designated practice areas and strategic initiatives, partnering directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. The role combines media relations, strategic communications, writing, digital content, social media, and thought leadership and is ideal for a strong writer who enjoys translating complex business topics into clear, compelling stories.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and execute communications strategies supporting key practice areas, business priorities, thought leadership, and executive visibility

  • Identify compelling stories and opportunities to elevate leaders, client work, organizational achievements, and emerging areas such as AI and technology

  • Draft and edit media pitches, press releases, web content, social media posts, award submissions, talking points, and internal communications

  • Research industries, market trends, business developments, and complex subject matter to develop timely, informed content

  • Support media relations and journalist outreach, including pitching and placement opportunities

  • Partner closely with senior leaders, Marketing, Practice Management, external PR partners, and other stakeholders

  • Assist with sensitive, high-profile, and crisis-related communications as needed

  • Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

What We're Looking For:

  • 3+ years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, or public relations

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • Demonstrated media relations experience, including developing pitches, journalist outreach, and securing placements

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex business, legal, and technology topics

  • Strong research skills and intellectual curiosity

  • Excellent judgement, discretion, and attention to detail

  • Confidence working directly with senior executives and stakeholders

  • Experience with digital content and social media as part of a broader communications strategy

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to professional services, legal, financial services, corporate communications, or other complex B2B environments

  • Familiarity with topics such as M&A, private equity, capital markets, disputes, or emerging technologies

  • Interest in generative AI and its impact on business and professional services

Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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