Senior Communications Strategist — Hybrid

DLA Piper LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to advance the firm's reputation through strategic public relations and media relations. You will lead messaging, build journalist relationships, and collaborate with lawyers and firm leaders to elevate coverage across practices, sectors, and markets.

The role involves developing media strategies, pitching compelling stories, and advising on interview preparation, with a hybrid office/remote setup in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism or related field.
• 8 years of experience in marketing, public relations or similar field.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities for external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads public relations initiatives to raise the firm's profile.
• Builds relationships with key journalists and media outlets.
• Provides strategic media counsel to firm leaders and lawyers.
• Develops media pitches, briefing materials, and press releases.
• Monitors media trends and identifies opportunities.
• Works with external PR agencies to implement campaigns.
• Collaborates across Communications, Marketing, Business Development, and Digital teams.
• Contributes to special projects as needed.

Skills

Writing

Media relations

Relationship building

Story development

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism or related field

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to advance the firm's reputation through strategic public relations and media relations. You will lead messaging, build journalist relationships, and collaborate with lawyers and firm leaders to elevate coverage across practices, sectors, and markets.

The role involves developing media strategies, pitching compelling stories, and advising on interview preparation, with a hybrid office/remote setup in the U.S.