Communications Manager overseeing editorial duties and external communications for DLA Piper. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing various projects in a hybrid work setting.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with stakeholders to review, edit, and occasionally write content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency of style, respect for client sensitivities, and application of the firm’s messaging.
Handles the external alert publication process from initial intake to publication, a role encompassing review, editing, collaborating with authors and marketing managers, and working with internal and external design, web, and social media teams.
Edits other external-facing communications ranging from invitations, web copy, and ads to lawyer-authored articles for outside publications.
Stages and publishes thought leadership on Sitecore, using basic HTML/CSS as needed.
Works in a fast-moving environment and handles multiple projects simultaneously.
Is a valuable, collaborative team member and fast learner.
Is able to gain understanding of the ethical and legal parameters that encompass legal professional writing, with an awareness of client sensitivities.
Works closely with Communications, Marketing, and Business Development colleagues to shape and deliver clear, effective messaging across various channels.
Requirements
Has experience working in a law firm or professional services firm, large organization, or a fast-paced publishing environment.
Has exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Has a demonstrated ability to edit, proofread, and write clearly and concisely; is able to interpret, synthesize, and communicate information to various audiences in a way that is relevant to them.
Is proficient using Microsoft Office tools and content management/intranet platforms.
A basic understanding of HTML/CSS is preferred.
Is a collaborative team player who is able to communicate effectively and develop solid working relationships across multiple levels and organizational areas and personnel levels.
Is a detail-oriented self-starter capable of prioritizing and managing a variety of projects and assignments at one time and who performs well under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines while ensuring acute attention to detail and accuracy.
The ability to work West Coast hours is preferred but not mandatory.
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
5 years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.
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