Public Relations Coordinator

As a member of the Baird Public Relations Team, this role supports and works in partnership with others to plan, develop and implement public relations efforts in support of strategic business priorities and firmwide initiatives.

• Support efforts to identify, recommend, develop and implement public relations plans, projects and activities to support the business’ goals, overall business development and brand building efforts. Includes thought leadership, issues/change management media relations, awards and recognitions, market expansions, new offices, talent acquisitions, transactions, etc. 
• Assist in the coordination of PR efforts by Baird’s outside PR partners. 
• Schedule, prepare materials for and assist with media training as appropriate. Help identify and pitch relevant story opportunities to media. Coordination may include topical research, identifying media outlets, determining spokesperson availability, etc. 
• Serve as a “starting point” contact for the media, assessing media inquiries, recommending action and coordinating details. 
• Assist with video production for media outreach and other business development efforts. 
• As appropriate, helps train interns/temporary associatesin Corporate Communications Leverage key media coverage with internal and external audiences, including coordinating web and social media updates. 
• Help educate Baird associates on the role of the Public Relations Team and how we can help achieve their goals. 
• As appropriate, helps coordinate internal communications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Marketing preferred 
• PR Agency Experience a PLUS 
• Two or more years of Public Relations experience, including internships; financial services experience is a plus 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize daily workflow to meet deadlines 
• Must be a strategic thinker and a quick study 
• Ability to be a strong team player in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong PC skills with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); experience with media tracking tools such as Cision a plus 
• Excellent customer service skills; must interact effectively with all levels and areas within Baird 
• Must have strong writing, editing, communication, organizational and consensus-building skills 
• Experience in social media, video project management and other disciplines of marketing and communications a plus.

You will earn a base salary and bonus based on individual performace and the firm's performance. You will also be eligible for our Total Rewards package including: 

• Full Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 401K participation with a Match 
• Profit Sharing 
• Ability to purchase Baird stock after 1 year of service 
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Baird Cares Volunteer hours and More.

Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.