Communications Specialist

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Communications Specialist will be responsible, in coordination with the broader communications and marketing teams, for supporting public relations initiatives and other day-to-day communications activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high‑quality content for press releases, media pitches, the firm’s website, social media posts, and deal and awards submissions, as well as other materials as assigned.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and coordinate media inquiries and interviews.
• Ensure all communications align with the firms brand guidelines and maintain a consistent tone and style.
• Assist in monitoring and regularly reporting results of communications and public relations activities.
• Assist in updating and maintaining media contact lists.
• Assist in drafting, scheduling, and monitoring both organic and paid social media content to help amplify key media coverage, firm news, and campaigns.
• Work closely with the Marketing team, practice groups, and other departments to support communication needs and initiatives.
• Ensure all communications comply with relevant laws, regulations, and firm policies.
• Leverage AI to generate or improve content and create efficiencies in communications workflows.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent oral, writing, editing, and project management skills with a strong understanding of AP style.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Process-oriented mindset, with the ability to follow and help improve workflows, calendars, and tracking systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with industry-specific communication practices and trends.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelors degree, with a specialization in communications, English, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in communications, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with media relations and public relations strategies.
• Experience drafting and posting organic and paid social media content for a professional services organization.
• Experience using AI to support content generation and communications projects.
  
  

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00

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