Director of Internal Communications & Executive Messaging

Dla-Piper; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 193,750 - 313,893; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead a high-impact team and collaborate with senior executives to advance firm priorities. This role will shape messaging, campaigns, and channels to enhance engagement and align internal communications with the firm’s vision across a global, matrixed organization.

Based in the US with hybrid potential, you will mentor staff, drive editorial excellence, and implement data-driven measurement to continuously improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience developing strategy and producing high-quality communications content within a legal, corporate, academic, military, or other professional environment.
• Experience working with C-suite or equivalent senior leaders in complex, global, or matrixed organizations.
• Background in journalism, writing, PR, marketing, executive communications, strategic content, or corporate communications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage internal communications aligned with business objectives and the firm's culture of excellence.
• Establish, lead, and evolve a sophisticated internal communications team that fosters engagement and connection to the firm's vision.
• Develop narratives, messaging frameworks, and campaigns that support firm priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and administrative leaders on strategic communications planning, executive messaging, and engagement strategies.
• Align messaging and voice across internal and external communications, in coordination with Public Relations, Marketing, and related teams.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to the Internal Communications team, advancing professional development, editorial excellence, process improvements, and innovative thinking.
• Produce, oversee, and distribute engaging, strategically aligned content across various channels, including the firm's intranet, town halls, email communications, video messages, newsletters, and other platforms.
• Develop multi-format content—articles, scripts, videos, briefings, and presentations.
• Establish metrics and analytics frameworks to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of communications initiatives, channels, and campaigns.
• Leverage data-driven insights to make informed improvements, demonstrate measurable results, and continuously refine strategies for maximum impact.

Skills

Strategic communications planning

Precision & sophistication

Writing & editing

Analytical thinking

Internal channels management

People leadership

Project management

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intranet platforms

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead a high-impact team and collaborate with senior executives to advance firm priorities. This role will shape messaging, campaigns, and channels to enhance engagement and align internal communications with the firm’s vision across a global, matrixed organization.

Based in the US with hybrid potential, you will mentor staff, drive editorial excellence, and implement data-driven measurement to continuously improve outcomes.