Communications Coordinator

New York City, NY (Unknown)

$73K/yr – $80K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Support NY communications and regional PR by shaping external storytelling, coordinating awards and events, and growing the firm’s social and executive content across local channels.

  • Help craft collateral, award submissions, and calendar-driven activities to keep cross-team projects aligned.
  • Collaborate on media impact, partner relations, speaker content, and local adaptations of firmwide messaging.
  • Drive social presence (Instagram and LinkedIn) with local campaigns, visuals, and messaging, then measure results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support NE Communications Manager in developing communications collateral including project case story narratives, website content, press materials, and thought leadership, tracking development progress for cross-team transparency
  • Support regional PR team in tracking and reporting external impact though media and industry partners
  • Support special projects as needed
  • 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
  • Support regional PR team in tracking and reporting external awards and impact
  • Work collaboratively with the PR and office support teams on hosted events in the New York office as assigned
  • Support PR team on speaker submissions, presentation content development, and talking points as needed
  • Support regional PR team in tracking and reporting external events and impact

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in public relations, media, communications, or marketing, preferably in the AEC industry
  • Strong writing, editing, grammar, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Self-motivator with strong organizational skills to coordinate and pro-actively manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 2–3 work samples or a portfolio.

Preferred

  • Graphic design and video filming/editing skills are highly desirable but not required
  • Ability to work with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment, and problem-solve where necessary
  • Professional demeanor and a friendly, flexible, proactive team player
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Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert

Founded in 1965
San Francisco, California, USA
7.9K employees (5,197 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
82% CEO approval

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Current headcount: ~7.9K

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461 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
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5.1 years
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