Awards Submissions & Storytelling Specialist

DLA Piper; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper in the United States is seeking a Communications Specialist (Awards) to craft persuasive editorial submissions, working with lawyers, Communications, Marketing and Business Development to highlight firm achievements.

The role emphasizes storytelling, managing timelines, editing for clarity, building relationships with industry contacts, and maintaining a database of awards and deadlines to ensure timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PR/Marketing/Communications/Journ., or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Marketing, Public relations or similar field.
• Strong writing and editing; ability to craft persuasive submissions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research of the awards being targeted, including criteria and previous winners.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather information for submissions.
• Write compelling narratives that showcase value and impact, aligned with award criteria.
• Edit and refine submissions to ensure clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness.
• Develop and manage timelines for submission deadlines and timely completion.
• Help organize and maintain a database of awards, requirements, and deadlines.
• Build relationships with industry contacts to gain insights for successful submissions.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Organizational skills

Project management

Awards submission process

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 editorial submissions, working with lawyers, Communications, Marketing and Business Development to highlight firm achievements.

The role emphasizes storytelling, managing timelines, editing for clarity, building relationships with industry contacts, and maintaining a database of awards and deadlines to ensure timely submissions.