PR Strategist (Hybrid) — Media Relations & Storytelling

DLA Piper LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Specialist (Public Relations) to promote the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and PR efforts. The role requires a proactive, results-oriented professional with strong media landscape knowledge and journalist relationships.

You will collaborate with attorneys and Communications, Marketing and Business Development teams to develop compelling stories and secure media coverage, with a hybrid schedule across multiple US offices.

Qualifications

• Proactive and results-oriented with media relations experience.
• Proven ability to secure media coverage and build journalist relationships.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies aligned with firm goals.
• Collaborate with attorneys and marketing colleagues to craft storylines.
• Proactively pitch ideas and secure placements in outlets.
• Maintain media relationships and track changes in media landscape.

Skills

Storytelling

Media relations

Written communications

Organizational skills

Media monitoring tools

Education

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

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Specialist (Public Relations) to promote the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and PR efforts. The role requires a proactive, results-oriented professional with strong media landscape knowledge and journalist relationships.

You will collaborate with attorneys and Communications, Marketing and Business Development teams to develop compelling stories and secure media coverage, with a hybrid schedule across multiple US offices.