Communications Specialist Public Relations
Communications Specialist Public Relations
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Job Description
DLA Piper is at its core bold exceptional collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Lets see what we can achieve. Together.
Summary
As a Communications Specialist (Public Relations) you will play an important role in promoting the firms brand through targeted media relations and public relations efforts. The role requires a proactive and resultsoriented individual with a deep understanding of the media landscape and a proven track record in building relationships with journalists and media outlets.
Location
This position can sit in our Los Angeles Palo Alto San Francisco or Seattle office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Help create and implement comprehensive media relations strategies that align with firm goals and enhance its visibility with legal and business audiences
Collaborate with the attorneys and Communications Marketing and Business Development colleagues to develop storylines that promote the firms practice areas attorneys and significant achievements
Proactively pitch story ideas news releases and commentary to secure media placements in relevant outlets
Maintain media relationships and be aware of changes in media landscape
Other duties or projects as assigned
Desired Skills
Proactive strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and understanding of the legal industry. Proven track record of successfully securing media coverage and building relationships with journalists. Excellent writing editing and verbal communications skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and engagingly. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Proficiency in media monitoring tools. Ability to work West Coast hours preferred but not mandatory.
Minimum Education
Bachelors Degreein Public Relations Marketing Communications Journalism or related field.
Minimum Years of Experience
5years experience in marketing public relations journalism or similar field.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties.
Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely accurate and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including onscreen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fastpaced environment.
Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and inoffice work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the atwill nature of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process please contact Please add to your list of safe senders.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firms expected hiring range for this position is $36.76 58.15 per hour depending on the candidates geographic market location. Nonexempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.Job applicant poster viewing center.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
