Strategic Internal Communications Director (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to partner with senior executives and shape the firm's narrative across global offices. This role leads the Internal Communications team and drives a cohesive strategy that ties to firm priorities and culture.

You will craft executive messaging, oversee multi-format content, and measure impact with data-driven approaches, enabling timely, high-quality communications to employees worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience developing strategy and producing high-quality communications content.
• Experience working with C-suite or equivalent senior leaders in complex, global, or matrixed organizations.
• Background in journalism, writing, PR, marketing, executive communications, strategic content, or corporate communications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage internal communications aligned with business objectives and the firm's culture of excellence.
• Establish, lead, and evolve a sophisticated internal communications team that fosters engagement and connection to the firm's vision.
• Develop narratives, messaging frameworks, and campaigns that support firm priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and administrative leaders on strategic communications planning, executive messaging, and engagement strategies.
• Align messaging and voice across internal and external communications, in coordination with Public Relations, Marketing, and related teams.
• Produce, oversee, and distribute engaging, strategically aligned content across various channels, including the firm's intranet, town halls, email communications, video messages, newsletters, and other platforms.

Skills

Executive communications

C-suite collaboration

Written editing

Strategic communications planning

Analytical thinking

Project management

MS 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS 365

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to partner with senior executives and shape the firm's narrative across global offices. This role leads the Internal Communications team and drives a cohesive strategy that ties to firm priorities and culture.

You will craft executive messaging, oversee multi-format content, and measure impact with data-driven approaches, enabling timely, high-quality communications to employees worldwide.