Hybrid PR & Communications Coordinator

DLA Piper; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Coordinator to promote the firm’s brand through PR, drafting engaging press materials and managing media relations. The role requires strong writing, editing, and proactive PR initiative support across a legal-services environment.

Based in the United States with a hybrid work schedule, you will craft compelling content for varied audiences, monitor media coverage, and collaborate with attorneys and business professionals to advance the firm’s messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in marketing, communications or PR.
• Experience in professional services or legal environment preferred.
• Strong writing and editing for press materials and branding.

Responsibilities

• Press releases: Write and edit press releases that promote firm accomplishments.
• Media relations: Build and maintain relationships with journalists for strategic objectives.
• Media monitoring and reporting: Track coverage and generate periodic reports.
• Ongoing support: Schedule media calls, conduct ad hoc research, proofreading.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent writing

Media relations

Editing skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Coordinator to promote the firm’s brand through PR, drafting engaging press materials and managing media relations. The role requires strong writing, editing, and proactive PR initiative support across a legal-services environment.

Based in the United States with a hybrid work schedule, you will craft compelling content for varied audiences, monitor media coverage, and collaborate with attorneys and business professionals to advance the firm’s messaging.