Public Relations Coordinator

At Gensler, wedesignfor people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators,and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people leverage design to bring new ideas forward that help solvethe world's mostchallenging problems for our communities and cities.

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a professional, motivated, and highly collaborative individual to join our team as a Public Relations Coordinator in the New York office. The PR Coordinator will help with content development, award submissions, social media, events, and media relations support. The ideal candidate has a passion for design, strong writing skills, and a team-player attitude. They will work to support a range of activities designed to amplify Gensler's brand, reputation, and thought leadership.

What You Will Do

Public Relations and Communications

• Assist in developing public relations and communications collateral including press materials, project case story narratives, website content, and other thought leadership

• Collaborate with PR team to maintain media assets, contact lists, and editorial calendars

• Social media support including content development and community management

• Support regional PR team in tracking and reporting external impact though media and industry partners

• Support special projects as needed

Speaking Engagements

• Support team on speaker submissions, presentation content development, talking points, and event coordination as needed

• Maintain annual conference calendar and track related deadlines for the team

• Work collaboratively with the team on hosted events in the New York office

Awards& Surveys

• Prepare and submit award submissions as assigned

• Assist with local and firmwide awards and ranking programs

• Work with communications manager to maintain local award calendar and deadlines

Social Media

• Adapt firmwide toolkits for local channels and leaders

• Support with graphics and development for local campaigns

• Brainstorm ideas for social media channels around events, announcements, and initiatives

Your Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in public relations, media, communications, or marketing roles, preferably in the AEC industry

• Strong writing, editing, grammar and interpersonal skills

• Video filming and editing skills a plus

• Self-motivatorwith strongorganizational skillsto coordinate and pro-actively manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability towork with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment, and problem-solve where necessary

• Professional demeanor and a friendly, flexible, proactive team player

• Proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice-annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

Join us in shaping the future of design!