Senior Writer and Editor, Internal Communications
$150,000–$165,000 year
Hybrid · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Senior Writer and Editor, Internal Communications at Ballard Spahr, a hybrid role based in Philadelphia three days per week. You will write, edit, produce, and distribute executive-level internal communications to connect lawyers and business professionals with firm strategy and initiatives, advise on voice, cadence, and style for communications to lawyers and staff, and support multiple channels including email, newsletters, and intranet. You will ensure communications are fact-checked and backed by supporting references, and collaborate with legal, business, marketing, IT, and external communications teams to align messaging with the firm’s brand. The role requires initiative, excellent written communication, confidentiality, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Targeted salary range is $150,000–$165,000, with actual pay dependent on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of professional writing experience
- Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment preferred
- Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, NetDocuments, Elite, and other practice/functional area databases
- Strong confidentiality and ability to collaborate across legal, business, marketing, IT, and external teams
- Ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated client service attitude and ability to influence internal stakeholders
- Voice, cadence, and style guidance for internal communications
- Fact-checking and provenance of supporting references
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