Communications Specialist - Awards

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. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary: The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and Communications, Marketing, and Business Development colleagues to develop narratives that highlight firm achievements and innovations. The individual in this role has a passion for storytelling and an understanding of the media-based awards process. Location: This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough research of the awards being targeted, including criteria and previous winners. Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather information that should be highlighted in submissions. Write compelling narratives that effectively showcase the value and impact of the work being submitted, ensuring alignment with award criteria. Edit...