Sr. PR & Media Strategist

Responsibilities

• Establishing, executing, and tracking progress against a comprehensive firmwide PR strategy that dovetails with the firm’s overall strategic direction.
• Drafting and/or copyediting clear, compelling pitches, press releases, and announcements that expertly balance journalistic writing and storytelling with strategic brand positioning.
• Building relationships with and liaising with members of the news media, including proactively pitching stories, responding promptly to requests from journalists, and coordinating and facilitating media interviews for various spokespeople.
• Developing thought leadership strategies that elevate the firm's talent, expertise, innovation, and market leadership.
• Identifying and pursuing relevant, high-impact PR opportunities across traditional, digital, podcast, newsletter, and emerging media channels that align with the firm’s overall strategic direction.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to firm leadership and studio-based marketing teams on reputation management, media opportunities, and communications strategy.
• Providing strategic counsel during sensitive communications situations and other issues management scenarios.
• Implementing a system for tracking, organizing, and archiving media coverage.
• Defining, tracking, and reporting on measurable PR outcomes and impact through data and analysis.
• Identifying and tracking relevant firmwide awards and speaking opportunities, and crafting winning submissions and speaking abstracts.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic PR and media relations in the A/E/C industry.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Preferred

• - Demonstrated passion for, and understanding of, architecture and design.
• - Expert understanding of the discipline of journalism.
• - Demonstrated ability to write and tell stories that meet the highest editorial standards through strong reporting, critical thinking, creativity, and editorial judgment. The ideal candidate always uses human expertise first and only uses AI-enabled tools selectively to enhance efficiency, never to replace professional judgment.
• - Ability to discern when the use of AI-enabled tools is appropriate, and to use them responsibly and ethically while maintaining accuracy, authenticity, and strong editorial judgment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• A hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools
• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events