Responsibilities

• Develop and lead PR strategy and campaigns for the Southeast Region, in partnership with office and regional leadership
• Secure media coverage proactively and manage inbound press inquiries, building and maintaining relationships with local and national outlets covering design, real estate, business, and innovation
• Create thought leadership content such as speaking engagement materials, brand publications, website content, and award submissions, and guide its distribution across channels
• Develop executive communications and positioning for office and practice area leaders
• Serve as a strategic communications partner to clients, ensuring content supports both their goals and Gensler's
• Advise on PR risk and monitor the news cycle as it relates to our work, including outside business hours when needed
• Mentor PR and communications team members, and represent the Southeast in the firmwide public relations community
• Liaise with a firmwide network of public relations staff to develop messaging, regional digital and social media strategy, and initiatives
• Track PR and engagement metrics to inform future strategy

Requirements

• 10-20 years of experience in PR, including experience managing a team; background in architecture, design, or commercial real estate preferred, agency or journalism experience a plus
• Established editorial relationships in design, business, and innovation media, in DC and beyond
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills
• Experience managing PR and communications projects independently and in close collaboration with senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new PR Leader in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities
• reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes