Awards Submissions Writer | Strategic Storytelling & Planning

DLA Piper; New York (NY); 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 closely with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and BD colleagues to highlight firm achievements.

You will research awards, write narratives, edit, manage timelines, and organize a database of awards. This role supports the firm’s storytelling and requires precision and strong project management in a hybrid US office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research of the awards being targeted, including criteria and previous winners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather information for submissions.
• Write compelling narratives that showcase the value and impact of the work.
• Edit and refine submissions for clarity and persuasiveness.
• Develop and manage timelines for submission deadlines.

Skills

Strong writing

Storytelling

Project management

Awards process

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Specialist (Awards) to craft persuasive submissions for editorial awards, working closely with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and BD colleagues to highlight firm achievements.

You will research awards, write narratives, edit, manage timelines, and organize a database of awards. This role supports the firm’s storytelling and requires precision and strong project management in a hybrid US office setting.