Strategic Communications Manager — Media & Storytelling

DLA Piper LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Communications Manager to shape external communications and public relations for the firm across practices, sectors, and markets. You will identify newsworthy opportunities, develop compelling stories, and manage media initiatives from concept through execution.

You will work with lawyers, Communications and Marketing, Business Development, and external PR agencies to raise the visibility of the firm’s lawyers and client matters, while maintaining messaging consistency and high

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops proactive media relations initiatives that raise visibility of the firm and its lawyers.
• Identifies timely media opportunities and develops pitches connecting capabilities with developments.
• Builds relationships with journalists across national, regional, and industry media.
• Drafts pitches, press releases, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Collaborates with lawyers to develop media opportunities and prepare for interviews.
• Evaluates media inquiries and coordinates responses with stakeholders.
• Monitors media coverage and industry developments to identify opportunities.
• Promotes significant deals, disputes, and client matters with external communications.
• Coordinates with external PR agencies and internal teams for aligned messaging.
• Supports coordinated communications initiatives across practices, sectors, and markets.
• Manages multiple initiatives and deadlines with attention to detail.

Skills

Media relations

Written communication

Storytelling

Project management

Interpersonal relationships

Deadline management

Independent work

Education

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

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Communications Manager to shape external communications and public relations for the firm across practices, sectors, and markets. You will identify newsworthy opportunities, develop compelling stories, and manage media initiatives from concept through execution.

You will work with lawyers, Communications and Marketing, Business Development, and external PR agencies to raise the visibility of the firm’s lawyers and client matters, while maintaining messaging consistency and high