DLA Piper is hiring: Communications Specialist – Public Relations in San Diego
DLA Piper, San Diego, TX, United States
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Summary
As a Communications Specialist (Public Relations), you will play an important role in promoting the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and public relations efforts. The role requires a proactive and results-oriented 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 any of our US offices 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 firm’s 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
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum Years Of Experience
5 years’ experience in Marketing, Public relations, Journalism, or similar field.
Essential Job Expectations
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.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
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 in‑office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $34.09 - $53.17 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non‑exempt 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 candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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In Summary: As a Communications Specialist (Public Relations) you will play an important role in promoting the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and public relations efforts . The role requires a proactive and results-oriented individual with a deep understanding of the media landscape and a proven track record in building relationships with journalists . The position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule .
En Español: DLA Piper es, en su núcleo, audaz, excepcional, colaborativo y de apoyo. Nuestra gente es la columna vertebral, el corazón y el alma de nuestra empresa. En cualquier lugar donde estés en tu viaje profesional, DLA Piper es un lugar donde puedas participar en trabajo significativo y hacer crecer tu carrera. Veamos lo que podemos lograr juntos. Resumen Como especialista en comunicaciones (Public Relations), jugarás un papel importante en promover la marca de la firma a través de relaciones mediáticas dirigidas y esfuerzos de relaciones públicas. El rol requiere una persona proactiva y orientada a resultados con una profunda comprensión del paisaje de los medios y un historial comprobado en la construcción de relaciones con periodistas y medios de comunicación. Experiencia comprobada en asegurar con éxito la cobertura mediática y establecer relaciones con los periodistas. Excelentes habilidades de escritura, edición y comunicación verbal, con capacidad para transmitir conceptos complejos de manera clara y atractiva. Capacidad para trabajar horas de la Costa Oeste preferidas, pero no obligatorias. Licenciatura en Relaciones Públicas, Marketing, Comunicación, Periodismo o campo relacionado. Experiencia mínima de 5 años experiencia en marketing, relaciones públicas, periodismo u otro ámbito similar. Expectativas de trabajo esenciales Comunicarse eficazmente, verbal y por escrito, con clientes, abogados, profesionales empresariales y terceros. Producir entregas, responder llamadas telefónicas y responder a las correspondencias de una manera eficiente y receptiva. Proporcionar un producto de trabajo oportuno, preciso y de calidad. cumplir con éxito los plazos, expectativas y realizar tareas laborales según sea necesario. Fortalecer relaciones positivas. Cumprar todas las políticas firmes y actividades físicas. Participar tanto en prácticas como sedentarias, tales como (a) levantarse durante períodos prolongados de tiempo en computadora, incluyendo el uso de pantallas y hacer preguntas y respuestas; responder a la correspondencia de forma efectiva y responsiva. Proveer productos de trabajo puntuales, precisos y calificativos. Los puestos de trabajo son sedentarios si se requieren caminar y estar en pie sólo ocasionalmente y todos los demás criterios sedentales se cumplen. Ambiente laboral El individuo seleccionado para este puesto puede tener la oportunidad de un arreglo de trabajo híbrido compuesto por el trabajo remoto e in-office, cuyo requisito será determinado en coordinación con el gerente o supervisor de contratación y podrá modificarse a discreción de la empresa en el futuro. Compensación & Beneficios La gama de contrate esperada de las empresas para esta posición es de $34.09 - $53.17 por hora dependiendo de la ubicación geográfica del candidato.
Summary
As a Communications Specialist (Public Relations), you will play an important role in promoting the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and public relations efforts. The role requires a proactive and results-oriented 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 any of our US offices 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 firm’s 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
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum Years Of Experience
5 years’ experience in Marketing, Public relations, Journalism, or similar field.
Essential Job Expectations
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.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
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 in‑office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $34.09 - $53.17 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non‑exempt 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 candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: As a Communications Specialist (Public Relations) you will play an important role in promoting the firm’s brand through targeted media relations and public relations efforts . The role requires a proactive and results-oriented individual with a deep understanding of the media landscape and a proven track record in building relationships with journalists . The position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule .
En Español: DLA Piper es, en su núcleo, audaz, excepcional, colaborativo y de apoyo. Nuestra gente es la columna vertebral, el corazón y el alma de nuestra empresa. En cualquier lugar donde estés en tu viaje profesional, DLA Piper es un lugar donde puedas participar en trabajo significativo y hacer crecer tu carrera. Veamos lo que podemos lograr juntos. Resumen Como especialista en comunicaciones (Public Relations), jugarás un papel importante en promover la marca de la firma a través de relaciones mediáticas dirigidas y esfuerzos de relaciones públicas. El rol requiere una persona proactiva y orientada a resultados con una profunda comprensión del paisaje de los medios y un historial comprobado en la construcción de relaciones con periodistas y medios de comunicación. Experiencia comprobada en asegurar con éxito la cobertura mediática y establecer relaciones con los periodistas. Excelentes habilidades de escritura, edición y comunicación verbal, con capacidad para transmitir conceptos complejos de manera clara y atractiva. Capacidad para trabajar horas de la Costa Oeste preferidas, pero no obligatorias. Licenciatura en Relaciones Públicas, Marketing, Comunicación, Periodismo o campo relacionado. Experiencia mínima de 5 años experiencia en marketing, relaciones públicas, periodismo u otro ámbito similar. Expectativas de trabajo esenciales Comunicarse eficazmente, verbal y por escrito, con clientes, abogados, profesionales empresariales y terceros. Producir entregas, responder llamadas telefónicas y responder a las correspondencias de una manera eficiente y receptiva. Proporcionar un producto de trabajo oportuno, preciso y de calidad. cumplir con éxito los plazos, expectativas y realizar tareas laborales según sea necesario. Fortalecer relaciones positivas. Cumprar todas las políticas firmes y actividades físicas. Participar tanto en prácticas como sedentarias, tales como (a) levantarse durante períodos prolongados de tiempo en computadora, incluyendo el uso de pantallas y hacer preguntas y respuestas; responder a la correspondencia de forma efectiva y responsiva. Proveer productos de trabajo puntuales, precisos y calificativos. Los puestos de trabajo son sedentarios si se requieren caminar y estar en pie sólo ocasionalmente y todos los demás criterios sedentales se cumplen. Ambiente laboral El individuo seleccionado para este puesto puede tener la oportunidad de un arreglo de trabajo híbrido compuesto por el trabajo remoto e in-office, cuyo requisito será determinado en coordinación con el gerente o supervisor de contratación y podrá modificarse a discreción de la empresa en el futuro. Compensación & Beneficios La gama de contrate esperada de las empresas para esta posición es de $34.09 - $53.17 por hora dependiendo de la ubicación geográfica del candidato.