DLA Piper

Communications Manager, Editor

DLA Piper

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • California, Illinois, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $89,991 - $143,088 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Sitecore

About the role

  • 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.
Benefits
  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
writingeditingproofreadingHTMLCSScontent managementintranet platformsproject managementcommunication
Soft skills
collaborationattention to detailtime managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsself-starterability to work under pressureeffective communicationrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in JournalismBachelor's Degree in MarketingBachelor's Degree in Public RelationsBachelor's Degree in English