Strategic Communications Manager — Hybrid Media Leader

DLA Piper LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee external communications and media relations for the firm’s lawyers and practices across US offices. You’ll work with lawyers, Marketing, and external agencies to craft compelling stories, pitches, and messaging that raise visibility for the firm and its clients.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach, media training, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely communications and thought leadership in a fast-paced professional

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in marketing, public relations or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism or related field.
• Experience in a law firm, professional services organization, PR agency, or similarly complex environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes proactive media relations initiatives that raise the visibility of the firm’s lawyers and practices.
• Identifies timely media opportunities and develops story angles connecting lawyers with developments.
• Builds relationships with journalists across national, regional, and industry media.
• Drafts and edits pitches, press releases, talking points, and other external communications.
• Works with lawyers to prepare for interviews and media training.
• Evaluates media inquiries and coordinates responses with lawyers and Communications.
• Monitors media coverage and industry developments to spot opportunities.
• Promotes significant deals and client matters through external communications.
• Coordinates with external PR agencies to align with firm priorities.
• Collaborates with teams for coordinated communications across practices.
• Manages multiple initiatives and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Contributes to special projects as needed.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & storytelling

Editorial judgment

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee external communications and media relations for the firm’s lawyers and practices across US offices. You’ll work with lawyers, Marketing, and external agencies to craft compelling stories, pitches, and messaging that raise visibility for the firm and its clients.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach, media training, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely communications and thought leadership in a fast-paced professional