Director, Communications and Civic Information Structure
The California Endowment
Fresno, CA (Hybrid)
$173K/yr - $259K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive10+ years exp.
2 hrs ago
Sr. Manager Communications
Reston, VA (Hybrid)
$149K/yr – $237K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time
Posted 23 hrs ago
Job Summary
Lead and manage the firm\'s public relations strategy to raise practice profiles, guide media positioning, and coordinate cross-functional external communications across journalism outreach, messaging, and campaigns.
- Own the development of media pitches and talking points; Advise firm leaders on positioning and interview prep; Collaborate with PR agencies and internal teams.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develops and leads public relations initiatives that raise the profile of the firm’s key practices, including pitching compelling story ideas, promoting thought leadership, and securing commentary opportunities on emerging legal and market trends.
- Builds and maintains relationships with key journalists and media outlets, identifying opportunities to strengthen the firm’s visibility and connect lawyers with media opportunities related to timely legal, business, regulatory, and industry developments.
- Provides strategic media counsel to firm leaders and lawyers, including guidance on positioning, messaging, media opportunities, and interview preparation.
- Develops media pitches, briefing materials, key messages, talking points, press releases, statements, and other external communications.
- Monitors media trends and coverage to identify emerging opportunities, issues, and conversations relevant to the firm and its clients.
- Works closely with external PR agencies to develop and execute media strategies and campaigns, providing direction and ensuring alignment with firm priorities.
- Collaborates across Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Digital, and other teams to ensure a coordinated approach to external communications.
- Contributes to special projects and other external communications initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism or related field.
- 8 years of experience in marketing, public relations or similar field.
Preferred
- Experience in a law firm, professional services organization, PR agency, or similarly complex environment preferred.
Benefits
- DLA Piper offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and additional benefits.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.Every day we help trailblazing organizations seize business opportunities and successfully manage growth and change at speed. Through our pro bono work and community investment around the world, we help create a more just and sustainable future. Visit dlapiper.com to discover more.
Salaries
Posted range
$149K/yr – $237K/yr
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Communications median pay in the United States
Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,165 salaries.
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