Responsibilities

• Execute strategic media relations plans aligned with firm goals and priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers in architecture, design, business, and industry trade publications.
• Proactively pitch stories, press releases, and bylined articles to secure high-value coverage.
• Partner with leadership, marketing, and design teams to identify and elevate project stories, research and firm milestones.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitor activity; provide insights and recommendations.
• Develop press materials including press releases, media lists, fact sheets, and briefing books and messaging guides.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications, with at least 2 years within the architecture, design, or real estate industries.
• Strong portfolio of media placements with top-tier, regional/local, and trade outlets.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills and knowledge of AP Style.
• Established relationships with key media covering architecture, design, and related fields.
• Ability to translate complex design concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and managing sensitive communications.
• Bachelor in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.