Job Description
Job Purpose
The Internal Communications Specialist- Publishing is a key member of the Global Internal Communications team and will manage a range of internal communications publishing activities.
What you will do
Working closely with the Content and Editorial Manager, the Internal Communications Specialist – Publishing role will have the following areas of responsibility:
Working with contacts across the Brand, Communications & Marketing (BCM team and the wider global business, you will be responsible for publishing and maintaining:
- Global news stories for CC Today, the Firm's daily newsfeed.
- Right Hand Side content for the Intranet homepage
- Global intranet pages managed by BCM
- BCM Yammer content (e.g. press release newsfeed and CC Today new discussion forum)
You will also be responsible for:
- Maintaining internal communications global calendars including:
- CC Today News schedule
- RHS schedule
- Desktop Wall Paper schedule
- Maintaining a list of the global intranet pages managed by BCM
- Identifying opportunities to develop the content and look and feel of these pages in conjunction with subject matter owners
- Monitoring readership data for these pages and creating regular opportunities to report this data and use it to support improvements/developments
- Using editorial guidelines and policy to ensure we deliver consistency and rigor to the content development and production processes
You will bring a journalistic approach to planning and publishing relevant content across channels, identifying and publishing content where appropriate to other sections of the intranet.
Other responsibilities
As part of a small team, there will be occasions where you will support the Internal Communications team in the successful execution of wider team initiatives, such as the delivery of internal campaigns.
Who you will work with
The Brand, Communications & Marketing (BCM) function plays a critical role in supporting the Firm in pursuing its strategic objectives. The BCM team proactively manages the Firm's brand and reputation across key stakeholder groups, supports internal engagement and alignment with the Firm's strategy and develops our profile in support of our commercial objectives.
The Internal Communications Specialist - Publishing will work directly with BCM colleagues in global Clifford Chance Offices. In verifying content and making editorial updates, they will also collaborate closely with lawyer colleagues and members of business functional teams in all offices.
Qualifications
Key Requirements
Skills:
- Familiarity with online content publishing and with the MS O365 suite and Adobe Publishing tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail
- Ability to self-organise, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to transform complex information into clear, engaging copy
- Client-focused, motivated, proactive, forward-thinking, organised, creative and diplomatic
- A team player, willing to go the extra mile for both the team's clients and the team itself
Experience:
- Previous experience in publishing feature-length articles and short, engaging news stories for print and web essential
- Planning publishing activity and managing planning schedules
Qualifications:
- Any Graduate with 5+yrs experience working in a related field.
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Company Description
Who we are
As one of the leading international law firms, our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.
We believe every career at Clifford Chance should be rewarding and stimulating – full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly and collaborative approach to work.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations.
But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all our teams.
Whatever your area of expertise, Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds meet.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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