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<p>Ballard Spahr Andrews &amp; Ingersoll, LLP - Philadelphia, PA One of Philadelphia's largest and most prestigious law firms is searching for a Director of Communications. This position's primary roles are to increase the national visibility of Ballard Spahr and create and direct external marketing communications. This is a great opportunity for a talented, energetic communications professional to help shape and direct the PR and marcomm program of a growing national firm. Reporting to the CMO and serving as part of the senior marketing team, this position's primary responsibilities include: <br /> <br /><ul><li>Media relations - Create and implement media relations plans and develop press opportunities; provide strategic messaging and media counseling. <br /> <br /></li><li>Marketing communications - Develop and oversee production and distribution of marketing communications, including announcements, brochures, and legal alerts; oversee Web site content. Direct (and help draft) content, tone, and style. <br /> <br /></li><li>Standards and best practices - Help develop and oversee adherence to brand identity guidelines; develop editorial standards; adopt editorial and design best practices to ensure high quality, consistency, and professionalism. <br /> <br /></li><li>Events/sponsorships - Supervise event planning and implementation. <br /> <br /></li><li>Management - Direct and manage staff of seven (including writers, PR support, graphics support, and events team). <br /> <br />This position calls for strategic thinking and planning, hands-on writing and editing, implementation, and design direction and oversight. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of public relations, corporate communications, marketing, writing, or other related experience. Law firm, legal industry, or other professional services background is a plus. A bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or a related field is preferred. <br /> <br />Candidates must have outstanding writing and editing skills, an understanding of visual identity principles and application, and exemplary attention to detail. Also required are strong project management skills and superb people management skills. Experience with complex subject matter is an asset. Some travel required. <br /> <br />Ballard Spahr Andrews &amp; Ingersoll, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates of all genders, races, and religions. <br /> <br />To be considered for this opportunity, please forward your current resume, two writing samples and salary expectations by e-mail to Gina M. Emery-Duplechan, Recruitment Manager, Ballard Spahr Andrews &amp; Ingersoll, LLP (emeryduplechang@ballardspahr.com -- No phone calls please). Candidates not supplying information regarding their salary expectations will not be given further consideration.</p></li></ul>

<ul><li>10+ years of public relations, corporate communications, marketing, writing, or other related experience.</li><li>Outstanding writing and editing skills</li><li>An understanding of visual identity principles and application</li><li>Exemplary attention to detail</li><li>Strong project management skills</li><li>Superb people management skills</li></ul>

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Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP was founded in 1886 by a group of lawyers committed to excellence in the practice of law. Today, we remain dedicated to that fundamental principle. We have grown to be one of the largest law firms in the country, with more than 550 lawyers and twelve offices located throughout the mid-Atlantic corridor and the western United States. As a large, multi-practice, multi-regional law firm, we are able to combine a national scope of practice with strong local market knowledge to represent companies, individuals, and other entities in virtually every state and around the world. Our commitment to excellence is inseparable from our commitment to attract and retain lawyers, professionals and staff whose high standards exemplify the most diverse possible perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We seek to reflect the racial, gender and ethnic diversity of the urban areas where we practice law, and the multicultural diversity that is the foundation of the global economy. In doing so we comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations that form the foundation not the ceiling of our diversity efforts. For more information, please view our Commitment to Diversity. At Ballard Spahr we strive to be an extraordinary law firm. We offer a full-service global practice with skilled, creative lawyers who provide clients with legal, business and strategic guidance customized to meet their needs.

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