Build your big career with the firm that does
Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by
USA Today, Fortune,
The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.
At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.
With Us, You’ll Find
- A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
- Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
- Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
- Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description
The Internal Communications Specialist is responsible for producing high-impact, brand-aligned internal content by utilizing strong writing, interviewing, and editorial judgment. This role focuses on storytelling and editorial execution across firmwide channels, translating business priorities and leadership messages into clear, engaging communications. The Internal Communications Specialist plays a key role in supporting internal communications strategy by applying best practices in channel use, content structure, and storytelling to maximize clarity, engagement, and effectiveness across platforms. This position relies on strong digital and technical fluency, as well as an understanding of how layout, formatting, and presentation influence how messages are consumed.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Content creation and storytelling
- Write and produce high-visibility internal communications, including spotlights and feature stories for the firm’s weekly internal newsletter, leadership content, and campaign messaging
- Lead planning and execution of spotlights for the firm’s weekly internal newsletter, including story development and editorial calendars
- Conduct interviews with firm leaders, lawyers, and business professionals to develop compelling, on-brand internal stories
- Apply strong editorial judgment to shape narratives, messaging, and story flow
- Develop content for major firmwide campaigns and initiatives
Internal communications and content strategy
- Develop internal communications strategies for campaigns and initiatives
- Shape and adapt content for different channels, applying brand, voice, and storytelling best practices
- Determine appropriate content structure, hierarchy, and formatting based on channel, audience, and objective
- Ensure consistency of tone, message clarity, and calls to action across communications
Channel management and optimization
- Build and produce the firm’s weekly internal newsletter using Eloqua or similar platforms, ensuring brand and visual consistency
- Manage and optimize content within the firm’s intranet, applying website and intranet content best practices
- Lead regular intranet content audits and updates to ensure information remains current, clear, and on brand
- Analyze engagement trends and content performance and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness
- Collaborate closely with the internal communications coordinator to ensure smooth execution, publishing, and follow-through
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in journalism, communications, or a related field strongly preferred
- At least 4 – 6 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, editorial, content, or related roles
- Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and interviewing
- Strong understanding of internal communications and digital content best practices
- Experience with intranet platforms (SharePoint or similar) and content management best practices
- Experience with email or marketing automation platforms (e.g., Eloqua or similar)
- Strong understanding of storytelling and formatting best practices across channels and mediums
- Strong understanding of brand application, tone, and visual presentation
- Excellent editorial judgment and ability to synthesize complex information
- Experience working with senior stakeholders or subject-matter experts
- Ability to manage multiple content streams simultaneously
- Technologically savvy, with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $83,000 - $115,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
- Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
