Communications Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Write and edit thoughtfully executed press releases that promote firm accomplishments.
- Help ensure all press materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with the firm’s messaging and branding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and support ongoing efforts aligned to the firm’s strategic objectives.
- Track firm media coverage, compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and analyze media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies.
- Ongoing support: Provide day-to-day support including, but not limited to, scheduling media calls, ad hoc research, and proofreading press materials.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Background in professional services preferred.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a wide variety of audiences.
- Experience in media relations and an understanding of the professional services and/or legal landscape.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and business professionals.
Skills
- Strategic thinking.
- A passion for public relations.
Benefits
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Pay
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $30.99 - $48.58 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.
Schedule
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.