Gibsondunn

Manager, Awards & Recognition

Los Angeles; New York

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$165kDetected 6 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

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.

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.
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.
Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

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.
Strategic, execution-oriented mindset, with the ability to operate with speed, precision, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Technologically fluent, with experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) and other productivity technologies to improve efficiency and content quality.
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.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and resilient, with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

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.
Familiarity with litigation and corporate practice areas is a plus.

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.

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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