Executive Communications Writer

The Executive Communications Writers is an invaluable connector of firm communities, ensuring that every member of our firm has access to the leadership and their internal messaging. This role is part of a small and impactful team that directly supports the firm’s Chair and Managing Partner and works in close collaboration with the firm’s executive board and c-suite to create engaging content for various platforms and help execute leadership’s internal communications strategy. Alongside our Chief of Staff, Executive Communications Director and Executive Editor, the Executive Communications Writers develops the internal communications and supports internal communications campaigns to advance our business objectives and strengthen our firm culture. This role collaborates with the Marketing Communications team and subject matter experts across the firm on creative and substantive communication initiatives on a variety of platforms—digital, live, multimedia, etc.

The Executive Communications Writers researches, writes and edits content for a broad range of internal and external communications, including live remarks, internal memos, video and podcast scripts, presentations, newsletters, award nominations, talking points, thought leadership pieces and event-related materials. The Executive Communications Writers ensures that “all of the dots are connected” for the firm’s messaging by marshaling the right resources, identifying key stakeholders and participants, and gathering information to shape our messages. Their creation of timely, relevant, effective and engaging communications will necessitate constant interfacing with attorneys and support team members, not only when partnering on content, but also understanding their perspectives, values and priorities. In addition, the Executive Communications Writers supports the Executive Communications Director in the execution of annual and programmatic communications planning and development.

The successful applicant will be able to grasp the nuances of a unique law firm culture, structure, suite of offerings and economics. Given the wide range of communications topics, it is imperative that this person have an interest in thought leadership and organizational psychology trends, as well as an ability to translate financial and economic headlines from our Finance Department to our firm’s various populations. This person must also be able to synthesize information into digestible narratives, connecting it to broader firm-wide strategies. Finally, the Executive Communications Writers should possess the characteristics of a resourceful and elegant writer, able to produce compelling, concise and error-free copy.

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No application will be considered without a cover letter.

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Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Firm management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $101,500 - $152,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.