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Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Miami, FL · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Wilmington, DE · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

Dlapiper

Communications Specialist - Awards

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

$34.09 - $53.17/hr

Summary The Communications Specialist (Awards) is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and ...

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What does an awards specialist do?

An Awards Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating the process of submitting, tracking, and administering awards, grants, or recognitions within an organization. They ensure that all award applications and nominations meet the necessary criteria and deadlines, and often act as a liaison between the organization and external awarding bodies. Their duties may include preparing documentation, maintaining records, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines or regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an awards specialist?

To thrive as an Awards Specialist, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in project management or event coordination, often supported by a bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with database management systems, online submission platforms, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are typically required. Excellent written communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines help candidates stand out. These skills ensure accurate management of award programs, effective stakeholder engagement, and smooth execution of application and selection processes.

How does an awards specialist typically collaborate with other departments during the awards nomination and selection process?

An Awards Specialist works closely with various departments such as communications, marketing, and leadership teams to ensure a smooth nomination and selection process. They coordinate with subject matter experts to gather necessary supporting documents and information for submissions. Additionally, they often liaise with external partners and award committees to clarify requirements and manage timelines. Effective collaboration and clear communication are essential for handling multiple nominations and ensuring all deadlines are met.
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Manager, Awards & Recognition

Gibson Dunn

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Summary:
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.
Based in New York or Los Angeles, the Manager, Awards & Recognition will help lead the development and execution of relevant regional and/or practice-specific award submissions for its global legal awards and recognition program.
Reporting to the Awards & Recognition Lead and working closely with the business development and communications teams across the firm, this role manages a portfolio of award submissions across publications such as The American Lawyer, Law360, Financial Times, and numerous regional and industry award programs.
The ideal candidate has exceptional judgment and the ability to synthesize complex legal work into compelling, strategically positioned award submissions. They combine strong writing and editorial skills with disciplined project management, partnering with lawyers and business professionals across the firm to develop persuasive submissions while leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and quality at scale.
This role reports to the Associate Director, Awards & Recognitions.
Responsibilities include:
  • Manage relevant award programs end-to-end. Manage the calendar, intake, and workflow for a portfolio of programs, including regional awards and a practice focus such as litigation or corporate, driving each submission from identification through approval and final filing.
  • Partner across the firm to source nominees and materials. Work with business development and communications teams across practice areas and regional offices to identify nominees and gather the narratives, proof points, and supporting materials needed for each submission.
  • Manage the firm's relevant award submissions. Draft and edit relevant submissions across global legal and business publications, shaping strategic narratives and applying strong editorial judgment to sharpen positioning, strengthen storytelling, and maintain a consistent, high-quality voice.
  • Maintain rigorous trackers. Keep precise, up-to-date records of relevant active submissions, deadlines, status, and a running log of wins, announced deals, and notable matters.
  • Maintain a content library. Contribute to repository of award language, lawyer narratives, and proof points to drive speed, consistency, and quality across submissions.
  • Support leadership reporting. Contribute to weekly award-program updates for firm leadership, including the CEO and COO.
  • Collaborate with the team awards specialist. Share workload, cross-check data, and maintain consistency across programs.
  • Improve the program. Identify opportunities to sharpen templates, trackers, folder structures, and workflows to make the program faster, more organized, and more scalable over time.

Qualifications:
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives.
  • Resourcefulness and sound judgment, with the ability to connect the dots, identify the right sources, and gather the information needed to move projects forward.
  • Strong editorial judgment and sound decision-making on positioning, candidate selection, and storytelling, with the confidence to push for higher standards.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the presence to influence partners, practice group leaders, and business development teams.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and drive multiple workstreams from start to finish.
  • Strategic, execution-oriented mindset, with the ability to operate with speed, precision, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and resilient, with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Technologically fluent, with experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) and other productivity technologies to improve efficiency and content quality.

Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required; journalism, communications, or related field strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in writing, editing, communications, PR, or content-driven marketing and business development; law firm, professional services, or other complex, regulated environments strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record producing persuasive, outcome-driven content for sophisticated audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with senior leaders and subject-matter experts.
  • Experience gathering, organizing, and working with data in support of content or reporting.
  • Familiarity with litigation and corporate practice areas is a plus.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com. Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.
Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com. Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

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