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DLA Piper · 2 hours ago

Communications Manager (Editor)

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $143K/yr

5+ years exp

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm that values its people. The Communications Manager (Editor) will review, edit, and produce various external communications to support the firm’s thought leadership and strategies, working closely with stakeholders across the organization.

AdviceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

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 understandingCollaborationAttention 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

Has experience working in a law firm or professional services firm, large organization, or a fast-paced publishing environment

Has exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills

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

Is proficient using Microsoft Office tools and content management/intranet platforms

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

Is a 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

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 on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed