Awards Submissions Specialist: Storytelling & Strategy

DLA Piper; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Specialist (Awards) to craft persuasive submissions that highlight the firm’s achievements. You will collaborate with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and Business Development to develop narratives aligned with award criteria.

This role requires superb writing and editing, a passion for storytelling, and strong project management to meet deadlines, organize materials, and build relationships with industry contacts for future awards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Marketing, Public relations or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research of the awards being targeted, including criteria and previous winners.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather information that should be highlighted in submissions.
• Write compelling narratives that effectively showcase the value and impact of the work being submitted, ensuring alignment with award criteria.
• Edit and refine submissions to ensure clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness.
• Develop and manage timelines for submission deadlines, ensuring all materials are completed and submitted on time.
• Help organize and maintain a database of potential awards, submission requirements, and deadlines for future reference.
• Build relationships with industry contacts to gather insights and tips for crafting successful submissions.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Project management

Awards submissions

Education

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

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Specialist (Awards) to craft persuasive submissions that highlight the firm’s achievements. You will collaborate with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and Business Development to develop narratives aligned with award criteria.

This role requires superb writing and editing, a passion for storytelling, and strong project management to meet deadlines, organize materials, and build relationships with industry contacts for future awards.