Legal PR & Media Relations Specialist

DLA Piper; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper in Houston seeks a Communications Specialist (Public Relations) to promote the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and strategic public relations efforts. You will build relationships with journalists, craft compelling storylines, and secure placements across legal and business outlets.

This role requires a proactive, results-oriented professional with solid writing and editing skills, the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines, and comfort working in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Public relations, Journalism, or similar field.
• Excellent writing and verbal communications; ability to pitch and manage media relations.

Responsibilities

• Help create and implement comprehensive media relations strategies that align with firm goals.
• Collaborate with the attorneys and Communications, Marketing and Business Development colleagues to develop storylines that promote the firm’s practice areas, attorneys, and significant achievements.
• Proactively pitch story ideas, news releases, and commentary to secure media placements in relevant outlets.
• Maintain media relationships and be aware of changes in media landscape.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Verbal communication

Editing

Project management

Education

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

Job description

DLA Piper in Houston seeks a Communications Specialist (Public Relations) to promote the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and strategic public relations efforts. You will build relationships with journalists, craft compelling storylines, and secure placements across legal and business outlets.

This role requires a proactive, results-oriented professional with solid writing and editing skills, the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines, and comfort working in a