Gensler · 9 hours ago
Public Relations Specialist (General)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expGensler is a leading design firm seeking a creative and motivated Public Relations Specialist to join their New York office. In this role, you will manage media outreach, develop PR plans, and collaborate on awards programs while engaging with various stakeholders to communicate the firm's unique approach.
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Responsibilities
Work with the NE/NY PR Director to identify story angles and appropriate journalists/publications to engage for opportunities specific to practice area focus
Create and update targeted PR Plans for projects and practice areas
Have a pulse on current and upcoming projects and initiatives throughout the office that best support our practice area POVs, PR strategies, and client relationships
Work with project design teams and clients to write press materials (design backgrounders, press releases, pitches, fact sheets, messaging)
Maintain media lists
Maintain editorial calendars
Work with NY office leadership on development of blog posts and bylines
Plan and execute office events, media events or trade events
Assist with photo shoots
Vet inbound media requests
Track and measure PR hits; organize press clippings
Assist NE/NY PR Director with special projects, as needed
Maintain NY Speaking Engagement calendar and manage inbound speaking opportunities, pitches and call-for-speaker deadlines
Work with Gensler NY spokespeople to develop presentation content and talking points, speaker preparation and briefing materials
Support social media content development for NY Instagram channel and Firmwide channels, in coordination with global PR and social leaders
Collaborate with the NE Communications & Content Manager to prepare and submit awards content for projects and individuals within specific practice area of focus
Coordination of client awards permissions and approvals, where relevant
Ability to proactively support multiple submission deadlines at once
Qualification
Required
Proactive, energetic, can-do attitude and desire to work in a results-oriented environment
Desire and ability to manage multiple relationships and deadlines at the same time
Team player
Motivated, tenacious, and resourceful
Polished professionalism; comfortable and confident engaging senior leadership, healthcare clients, and industry stakeholders
Strong writing, editing, grammar and interpersonal skills
Ability to craft, prepare, and execute writing assignments (pitches, project narratives, blog posts, bylines) under deadlines
Ability to self-manage projects around expected delivery dates
Works cohesively as a member of a broader communications team, pitches in to help others, forward-thinking go-getter; ability to adapt in dynamic settings
Understanding of public relations as a service to the region
Ongoing support of reporting materials on behalf of the regional PR team
At least 4-8 years of public relations experience
Background in architecture, design and journalism is very desirable
Deep media relationships and experience in specific practice areas is also preferred
Microsoft Office, InDesign, Cision
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Wellness programs
Flex spending
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401k
Profit sharing
Employee stock ownership
Twice annual bonus opportunities
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Tuition for certain eligible programs or classes
Company
Gensler
Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Diane Hoskins
Co-CEO/Executive Director
Jordan Goldstein
Co-CEO
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