Technology Communications Specialist

King & Spalding•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. The Technology Communications Specialist is a strategic communications professional on the Practice Enablement team, responsible for crafting and delivering all technology communications across the Firm. This person serves as the primary writer, content strategist, and creative force behind technology-related messaging — producing the Firm’s technology newsletters, managing the department’s editorial calendar, writing project communications, developing video scripts, and designing templates that elevate the quality and consistency of all technology communications. This role requires excellent writing skills, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content across multiple channels and formats.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or a closely related role
Experience in a legal, professional services, or complex enterprise environment strongly preferred
Exceptional writing and editing skills with proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content for non-technical audiences
Strong editorial judgment with ability to determine what information is essential, interesting, and actionable for readers
Light design skills with ability to create professional templates, graphics, and visual assets
Experience managing editorial calendars and coordinating multiple communication workstreams simultaneously
Creative, self-directed, and proactive, with curiosity about technology and communications trends
Service-oriented mindset with focus on supporting stakeholders and meeting audience needs
Microsoft 365 ecosystem expertise, particularly Teams, SharePoint, and Viva Engage
Microsoft Amplify for newsletter creation and distribution
Microsoft Stream for video hosting and distribution
Video editing software (Camtasia or similar tools)
Basic understanding of communication analytics and ability to use data to inform content decisions
Canva for graphic design and template creation
Articulate Rise or similar e-learning authoring tools
Synthesia or similar AI video generation platforms

Nice To Haves

Writing samples demonstrating your ability to create clear, engaging technology communications for diverse audiences will be requested.
Work samples showcasing design capabilities (templates, graphics, newsletters, or similar visual work) will be requested.
Portfolio or examples of multimedia content (videos, podcasts, or interactive content) if available will be requested.

Responsibilities

Produce the Firm’s monthly technology newsletter using Microsoft Amplify, managing the full lifecycle from content planning and writing through distribution and performance analysis
Own and maintain the department’s editorial calendar, ensuring strategic sequencing of communications across project milestones, feature releases, and educational content
Design newsletter templates, mastheads, and visual elements that enhance readability and engagement
Write and edit professional technology communications for Firm-wide audiences, including project announcements, rollout communications, feature updates, operational advisories, and change management messaging
Develop communications strategies for technology initiatives, working with project teams to ensure messaging is clear, timely, and aligned with adoption goals
Adapt tone and complexity for different audiences, from senior leadership to end users across practice groups and business services
Support Practice Enablement team members with communications drafting, editing, and strategic advice
Manage communications distribution across channels including Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, email, and intranet
Write scripts for technology training videos, demos, and multimedia content
Produce and edit video content using tools such as Camtasia, Microsoft Stream, and AI-powered video platforms
Develop content for the technology sections of the Firm’s intranet, partnering with the Intranet Content & Community Strategist to ensure accuracy and currency
Design templates, graphics, and branded assets for communications materials
Explore and pilot innovative communications formats, including podcasts, AI-generated video, interactive learning content, and emerging channels
Identify opportunities to leverage the Microsoft ecosystem (Teams, Viva Engage, Stream, Forms, etc.) in new ways to engage employees
Stay current on internal communications trends and technologies, bringing forward recommendations for new approaches
Partner with IT leadership, project managers, trainers, and subject matter experts to develop accurate, compelling communications
Facilitate content reviews and approvals, managing feedback cycles efficiently while maintaining editorial standards
Serve as a communications advisor to IT teams on messaging strategy, timing, and channel selection
Ensure all communications reflect established IT brand standards, editorial voice, and accessibility requirements
Maintain and evolve style guides, templates, and design assets for common communication types