Senior Media Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies that advance Corgan’s brand, business priorities, and national visibility across all market sectors.
• Build, manage, and deepen relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers across business, design, architecture, and industry-specific outlets.
• Proactively pitch and place stories that elevate Corgan’s work, insights, research, and leadership—including major projects, thought leadership, and innovative design solutions.
• Partner closely with Corgan’s market and sector practice leaders to identify media opportunities and prepare them for interviews, speaking engagements, and press moments.
• Draft, refine, and distribute press materials such as press releases, media advisories, pitches, Q&As, talking points, and executive bios.
• Support reputation management, providing strategic counsel and rapid-response communications when needed.
• Collaborate with the firmwide Communications, Marketing, and Brand teams to ensure integrated and consistent messaging across all channels.
• Support media strategy for project milestones, openings, firm awards, research publications, and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications is preferred — specifically within architecture, design, commercial real estate, aviation, development, or other professional services industries.
• Strong network of journalist relationships and a proven track record of securing high-value placements in national, design, architecture, and business media.
• Deep understanding of the design and built-environment media landscape, including trends and emerging storytelling opportunities.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex design and research concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Experienced in preparing senior leaders for interviews, panels, and public appearances.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across teams and time zones, with strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with sound judgment and a collaborative working style.