Executive & Internal Communications Strategist

K&L Gates LLP incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (25-30 days)

Job summary

The Senior Specialist, Executive and Internal Communications at K&L Gates will support a growing internal communications team across multiple offices. You’ll write, edit, plan firmwide communications, maintain editorial calendars, and manage dashboards and newsletters to keep employees informed, connected and engaged.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, strong writing/editing ability, and 2–5 years of internal or corporate comms experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to engage with diverse perspectives.
• Sound judgment with handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with shifting priorities.
• Excellent writing and editing for multiple audiences and channels.
• Proficiency with AI and Microsoft tools; experience with PM tools and intranets.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing internal communications, leadership announcements, and related materials.
• Maintaining editorial calendar with priorities, deadlines, and risks.
• Managing internal newsletters and web content across channels.
• Leading project management of comms campaigns and coordinating contributors.
• Publishing content and ensuring accuracy, timing, and audience alignment.
• Using technology to improve templates, workflows, and governance.
• Collaborating with stakeholders in HR, Digital, Technology, Client Growth, and other teams.
• Handling multiple priorities with discretion and professional diplomacy.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Judgment & discretion

Writing & editing

AI proficiency

Microsoft tools

Project management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Internal communications

Storytelling for varied audiences

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Content systems

Intranets

Email platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

The Senior Specialist, Executive and Internal Communications at K&L Gates will support a growing internal communications team across multiple offices. You’ll write, edit, plan firmwide communications, maintain editorial calendars, and manage dashboards and newsletters to keep employees informed, connected and engaged.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, strong writing/editing ability, and 2–5 years of internal or corporate comms experience.