Awards Submissions Writer & Storytelling Pro

DLA Piper; Seattle (WA); 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 for editorial awards, working with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and Business Development colleagues to highlight firm achievements. You will research awards, write compelling narratives, and manage timelines across a hybrid US schedule.

In this role you will organize a database of opportunities, collaborate with stakeholders, and build industry contacts to gain submission insights, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in PR, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
• 5+ years in marketing, PR, or a similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research of target awards, criteria and prior winners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather material for submissions.
• Write compelling narratives that align with award criteria.
• Edit and refine submissions for clarity and persuasiveness.
• Develop and manage timelines to meet submission deadlines.
• Organize a database of awards, requirements and deadlines.
• Build relationships with industry contacts for submission insights.

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Writing

Project management

Research

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 for editorial awards, working with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and Business Development colleagues to highlight firm achievements. You will research awards, write compelling narratives, and manage timelines across a hybrid US schedule.

In this role you will organize a database of opportunities, collaborate with stakeholders, and build industry contacts to gain submission insights, contributing to