Rankings & Awards Specialist

Posted February 12, 2026
Compensation Starting at $75,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Rankings & Awards Specialist role to join the marketing team at a top DC law firm. The Specialist will write and edit a wide array of marketing materials to best position the firm, attorneys, and practice groups in industry publications and the news. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with legal marketing experience who is looking to continue to grow in a law firm setting. 

Responsibilities Include:
  • Write, review and edit content for award nominations, editorial submissions, and news releases
  • Keep track of deadlines, nomination results, and update the team 
  • Collaborate with marketing team on legal directory submissions
  • Research new opportunities for legal directory and legal awards 
  • Produce an annual report outlining program success through data analysis and visualization tools
  • Assist with other media relations and communications projects

Qualifications Include: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, or related field
  • 2+ years of marketing or public relations experience
    • Law firm experience strongly preferred 
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.