Regional Communications Specialist

Boston, MA (On-site)

$95K/yr – $126K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own regional strategic communications and multimedia storytelling initiatives, guiding campaigns, thought leadership, media relations, and collaboration with regional studios and firmwide teams; mentor junior writers and build key media relationships while coordinating cross-functional communication plans.

  • Regional communications strategy and campaigns
  • Thought leadership and promotional planning
  • Media relations and collateral production

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Craft, elevate, and manage strategic communications at the regional level, including—but not limited to—promotional collateral (brochures, videos, website content, social media content, etc.); media outreach and response; awards submissions; and other projects as needed.
  • Plan, produce, and manage multimedia storytelling campaigns on behalf of the region’s studios.
  • Research clients, regional market trends, and relevant background information to support pursuits and business development efforts, as needed.
  • Help regional thought-leaders craft relevant articles, essays, and other thought leadership content, and develops promotional plan to elevate that content in the regional market.
  • Mentor and guide junior writers and content creators.
  • Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
  • Coordinate closely with studio and marketing leadership in the region to develop and execute a cohesive communication strategy.
  • Coordinate closely with Firmwide Director of Communication to ensure regional communications efforts are aligned with firmwide objectives and calendar.
  • Where applicable, liaise with External Communications consultant(s) to amplify our stories and key messages.
  • Participate in / oversee key photoshoots for high-priority projects as determined by regional leadership.

Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years
  • Proficiencies: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiencies: Demonstrated multimedia content creation skills.
  • Proficiencies: Excellent interpersonal skills with a “customer service first” mindset.
  • Proficiencies: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiencies: Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Proficiencies: Excellent multimedia and editorial skills.
  • Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office products, and Wordpress required.
  • Software: Adobe Premiere or Audition Canva (Preferred but not required).

Preferred

  • CANVA (Preferred but not required)
  • LEED GA (preferred not required)
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Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.

Founded in 1935
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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