Type=Online Applicant) 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.
Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. If you are a highly talented Communications Writer, we want to hear from you! This position is remote. Candidates may be required on occasion to visit the local office when/if needed. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED 2 years’ experience in roles related to Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or Marketing Exceptional writing, editing, and
proofreading skills Demonstrated ability to edit, proofread, and write clearly and concisely Ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate information to various audiences in a way that is relevant to them Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools and content management/intranet platforms Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a related field Experience working in law firms or professional services firms, large organizations, or fast-paced publishing environments Basic understanding of HTML/CSS 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 simultaneously Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines while ensuring acute attention to detail and accuracy What will your day look like?
The Communications Writer collaborates with Marketing department stakeholders and legal teams to review, edit, write, and produce a range of external communications that support the firm’s thought leadership and strategies. This role constantly interacts with lawyers, marketing managers, firm general counsel, and the Communications team, producing and distributing a variety of message types through our external channels.
As a Communications Writer, you will collaborate with stakeholders to review, edit, and at times write content prior to release to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency of style, respect for client sensitivities, and application of the firm’s messaging. You will handle the external alert publication process from initial intake to publication, a role encompassing reviewing, editing, and advising authors and managers, working with internal and external design teams, and collaborating with the firm’s web and social media teams.
You will also edit other external-facing communications ranging from invitations, web copy, and ads to lawyer-authored articles for outside publications. You will stage and publish thought leadership on Sitecore using basic HTML/CSS as needed. A team player and a quick learner, you will work in a fast-moving environment and handle multiple projects moving forward simultaneously, all while remaining calm, courteous, and cooperative. To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website. (/en/us/) We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors.
Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success. Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements 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. Agency applications will not be considered. Job: Marketing Organization: Marketing Title: Communications Writer Location: Illinois-Chicago Requisition ID: 23000439 Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Reston, United States-District of Columbia-Washington, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-New Jersey-Short Hills, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Puerto Rico-San Juan, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-New Jersey-Northfield, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Delaware-Wilmington, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Massachusetts-Boston For more details: jobs-search.
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