Firmwide Awards Communications Strategist

McDermott Will & Schulte; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Boston seeks a Firmwide Communications Manager, Awards to lead the firm’s awards program, identify high-value submissions, and ensure materials reflect the firm’s style, voice, and market positioning. This role partners with partners, departments, and stakeholders to craft compelling content and promote best practices.

The position requires strong writing, AP Style mastery, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across teams to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least five (5) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong understanding of journalistic reporting principles and requirements, including mastery of AP Style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to adjust to rapidly changing business priorities
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the firm’s awards and recognition program, including objectives, priorities, processes, and expected outcomes
• Manage an annual calendar of award and recognition opportunities and track progress using an established CRM system
• Partner with Marketing Communications, Business Development, and other business professional teams to identify and draft compelling submissions that align with the firm’s brand and business priorities
• Collaborate with the Client Experience team to identify award and recognition opportunities that support key client relationships
• Track, analyze, and report on program progress, outcomes, and metrics to support continuous improvement and demonstrate impact
• Support the preparation and submission of secondary directory submissions, including Global Review Guides

Skills

Strong writing skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

AP Style

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Boston seeks a Firmwide Communications Manager, Awards to lead the firm’s awards program, identify high-value submissions, and ensure materials reflect the firm’s style, voice, and market positioning. This role partners with partners, departments, and stakeholders to craft compelling content and promote best practices.

The position requires strong writing, AP Style mastery, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across teams to advance