About This Role
This role offers the opportunity to develop thoughtful, engaging communications that keep employees informed, connected, and aligned with the firm's culture, strategic priorities, and business objectives. The Senior Internal Communications Specialist works closely with firm leadership, the Communications Manager, and colleagues across teams and offices to support firmwide initiatives, leadership messages, organizational updates, and employee programs.
Responsibilities
- Draft, edit and distribute clear, engaging internal communications for firmwide and targeted audiences across a variety of platforms
- Develop executive and leadership communications, including announcements, talking points, presentations and other materials
- Serve as a trusted communications partner to firm leaders and administrative stakeholders, providing communications counsel and helping plan and execute complex, sensitive or high-profile internal communications
- Partner with firm leaders, administrative stakeholders and the Marketing and Business Development team to develop communications plans, messaging and supporting materials for firm initiatives
- Translate complex information, organizational changes and business priorities into accessible communications that help employees understand key messages, actions and impacts
- Use visual storytelling, formatting and other communications techniques to simplify complex information and improve employee understanding and engagement
- Coordinate communications across departments, practices, offices and administrative teams to ensure messaging is consistent, timely and aligned with firm priorities
- Create content that increases awareness and understanding of firm initiatives, resources, programs, accomplishments and business priorities
- Support communications related to organizational change, technology implementations, process improvements and other firmwide initiatives
- Use internal communications channels, including the firm intranet, email marketing tools and other platforms, to distribute content effectively
- Maintain and improve internal communications calendars, processes, templates and workflows to support consistency and efficiency
- Track available communications metrics and use insights to recommend improvements to content, timing, channels and communications practices
- Maintain adherence to marketing, communications and editorial style guidelines
- Handle sensitive firm, personnel, leadership, client and business information with discretion and sound judgment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a communications, marketing or related role
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and content development skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with firm leadership, stakeholders and colleagues across departments and offices
- High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information
- Detail-oriented, proactive and collaborative, with a strong focus on accuracy, quality and client service
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Nice to have:
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SharePoint, Vuture, InterAction or similar platforms preferred
- Experience using communications metrics or analytics to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing
Important Details
- Locations: Charleston, WV; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Lexington, KY; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Newark, NJ; Newport Beach, CA; Orange County, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, DC
- Application deadline: November 20, 2026
Application Process
- Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
About the Company
FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices, the firm supports clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Its teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to clients, colleagues, and the communities it serves.
