Senior Internal Communications Strategist

K&L Gates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid/Remote work opportunities

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Senior Specialist for Executive and Internal Communications in a US office. This role blends governance with hands-on writing, editing, and daily execution to improve how employees stay informed and connected.

Reporting to the Director, you’ll plan firmwide communications and shape team standards across global stakeholders. You will manage calendars, dashboards, newsletters, and cross‑functional projects, ensuring clear, accessible communications and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, adaptable to changing priorities.
• Clear writing and editing for different audiences and channels.
• 2–5 years of internal or corporate communications experience in professional services or multi‑stakeholder settings.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing internal communications and plans, including intranet stories and leader communications.
• Own and maintain editorial calendar with priorities, deadlines, and risks.
• Manage internal communications dashboards and enterprise-wide messaging.
• Oversee firmwide newsletter creation and content coordination.
• Lead project management of communications campaigns with cross‑team coordination.
• Publish content across internal channels with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

AI proficiency

Microsoft tools

Project management

Content systems

Intranets

Writing & editing

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing, business

Tools

Project-management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Senior Specialist for Executive and Internal Communications in a US office. This role blends governance with hands-on writing, editing, and daily execution to improve how employees stay informed and connected.

Reporting to the Director, you’ll plan firmwide communications and shape team standards across global stakeholders. You will manage calendars, dashboards, newsletters, and cross‑functional projects, ensuring clear, accessible communications and strategic