Communications Manager: Media & Thought Leadership

DLA Piper LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Communications Manager to support external communications and public relations, coordinating with lawyers, Communications and Marketing, and external agencies to identify opportunities and execute media initiatives from concept to execution.

You will develop story angles, pitch journalists, draft materials, and mentor spokespeople while monitoring coverage and collaborating with internal partners in a hybrid U.S. office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism or related field.
• 5 years of experience in marketing, public relations or similar field.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes proactive media relations initiatives to raise visibility of the firm’s lawyers and practices.
• Identifies timely media opportunities and develops angles and pitches linked to legal and industry developments.
• Builds relationships with journalists across national, regional, and industry media.
• Drafts and edits pitches, press releases, talking points, briefing materials, and website news items.
• Works with lawyers to develop opportunities and prepare for interviews with key messages.
• Coordinates with external agencies and internal teams for timely engagement.

Skills

Media relations

Writing and editing

Project management

Collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (PR/Marketing/Comms)

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Communications Manager to support external communications and public relations, coordinating with lawyers, Communications and Marketing, and external agencies to identify opportunities and execute media initiatives from concept to execution.

You will develop story angles, pitch journalists, draft materials, and mentor spokespeople while monitoring coverage and collaborating with internal partners in a hybrid U.S. office environment.