Communications Specialist – Public Relations
DLA Piper
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California, District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $34 - $53 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Help create and implement comprehensive media relations strategies that align with firm goals and enhance its visibility with legal and business audiences.
- Collaborate with the attorneys and Communications, Marketing and Business Development colleagues to develop storylines that promote the firm’s practice areas, attorneys, and significant achievements.
- Proactively pitch story ideas, news releases, and commentary to secure media placements in relevant outlets.
- Maintain media relationships and be aware of changes in media landscape.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
- 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Public relations, Journalism, or similar field
- Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and understanding of the legal industry
- Proven track record of successfully securing media coverage and building relationships with journalists
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Proficiency in media monitoring tools.
- Ability to work West Coast hours preferred but not mandatory.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
media relationsstorytellingwritingeditingmedia coveragepublic relationsmarketingjournalismstrategic thinkingproject management
Soft skills
proactiveorganizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationcreativitytime managementadaptabilitycritical thinkingattention to detail