Overview
Media & Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs in Atlanta, GA at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
Title: Media & Community Engagement Coordinator
Company: Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to support our outreach and marketing efforts. This role will play a key role in expanding CCK’s presence among veteran-serving organizations, legal professionals, and community groups. This individual will take ownership of outreach initiatives, media relations, and event coordination to increase awareness of CCK’s work in VA disability claims and appeals. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about building relationships that support veterans.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Engagement
Independently build and maintain relationships with veteran organizations, law firms, and community stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for new outreach initiatives and propose engagement strategies
Represent CCK at local events, forums, and meetings.
Lead planning and execution of outreach programs such as webinars, sponsorships, and event booths.
Media Relations
Own media outreach efforts, proactively pitching CCK representatives to local media.
Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and outreach materials.
Develop relationships with local journalists and media contacts.
Monitor media coverage and maintain records of public engagement.
Communications & Content
Manage social media accounts related to community engagement and media relations
Assist in content planning for newsletters, blog posts, and outreach materials.
Ensure messaging aligns with CCK’s mission and branding guidelines.
Event Planning & Coordination
Take ownership of event planning and logistics for community events, campaigns, and workshops.
Identify partnership opportunities and manage vendor relationships
Track attendee engagement and event impact for reporting
Requirements
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with event planning, coordinating logistics, and community outreach initiatives.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to identify and act on opportunities for outreach and engagement
Ability to travel for events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings (25%).
Preferred:
Experience in legal services, nonprofit management, or corporate social responsibility.
Understanding of digital outreach, content marketing, and community engagement analytics
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting salary is $45,000 – $50,000 depending on experience
CCK offers options for medical, dental, and vision insurance (including employer-paid medical insurance for the employee!) and other wellness benefits
Gym membership reimbursement
15 days of PTO (increasing over time) plus 12 paid company holidays in 2025
35 work-from-home days for the year
401k matching
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Details:
This role is required to report to our Atlanta, GA office daily.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST with a 30-minute lunch period.
To apply, please submit the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Later stages of the interview process include a background check and reference check
CCK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary Description
$45,000 – $50,000 depending on expe…
