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DLA Piper · 3 months ago

Communications Manager (Editor)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm seeking a Communications Manager (Editor) to enhance their external communications and support their thought leadership initiatives. The role involves editing, producing, and distributing various types of content while collaborating with stakeholders across the firm.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborates with stakeholders to review, edit, and occasionally write content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency of style, respect for client sensitivities, and application of the firm’s messaging

Handles the external alert publication process from initial intake to publication, a role encompassing review, editing, collaborating with authors and marketing managers, and working with internal and external design, web, and social media teams

Edits other external-facing communications ranging from invitations, web copy, and ads to lawyer-authored articles for outside publications

Stages and publishes thought leadership on Sitecore, using basic HTML/CSS as needed

Works in a fast-moving environment and handles multiple projects simultaneously

Is a valuable, collaborative team member and fast learner

Is able to gain understanding of the ethical and legal parameters that encompass legal professional writing, with an awareness of client sensitivities

Works closely with Communications, Marketing, and Business Development colleagues to shape and deliver clear, effective messaging across various channels

Qualification

Editing skillsProofreading skillsWriting skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyHTML/CSS knowledgeCollaborationAttention to detailTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a related field

5 years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Demonstrated ability to edit, proofread, and write clearly and concisely; able to interpret, synthesize, and communicate information to various audiences in a way that is relevant to them

Proficient using Microsoft Office tools and content management/intranet platforms

Collaborative team player who is able to communicate effectively and develop solid working relationships across multiple levels and organizational areas and personnel levels

Detail-oriented self-starter capable of prioritizing and managing a variety of projects and assignments at one time and who performs well under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines while ensuring acute attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment