Awards Storyteller & Submissions Lead (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper in the United States is seeking a Communications Specialist (Awards) to craft persuasive submissions that showcase the firm's achievements and innovations. You will collaborate with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and Business Development teams to tell compelling narratives tailored to editorial award criteria.

The role requires strong writing, project management, and an ability to manage timelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Marketing, Public relations or similar field.
• Ability to write compelling narratives and manage submission timelines.

Responsibilities

• Research targeted awards and gather criteria and examples of previous winners.
• Collaborate with lawyers and colleagues to gather information for submissions.
• Write and edit persuasive narratives that align with award criteria.
• Develop timelines and ensure on-time submission of materials.
• Maintain a database of awards, requirements, and deadlines.
• Build industry relationships to gain insights for submissions.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

DLA Piper in the United States is seeking a Communications Specialist (Awards) to craft persuasive submissions that showcase the firm's achievements and innovations. You will collaborate with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and Business Development teams to tell compelling narratives tailored to editorial award criteria.

The role requires strong writing, project management, and an ability to manage timelines and deadlines.