Public Relations Specialist
Your Role
Gensler New York is seeking a creative, motivated and collaborative individual to join our office as the New York Public Relations Specialist.
Working in one of the firm’s largest and most dynamic offices, you will be an integral part of the New York PR & Communications team, helping communicate our firm’s unique approach and how it differentiates us from our competition.
A proven storyteller, the ideal candidate has a passion for design and views communications as a people-centered activity.
Reporting directly to the NY PR & Communications Leader, you will simultaneously manage multiple deliverables with strategic thinking - underscored by a solid understanding of the local design and real estate markets.
You will be responsible for media outreach and identifying engaging stories to a wide range of reporters; speaking engagements;
thought leadership; and special projects. You will also collaborate closely with the NE Communications & Content Manager on awards programs and social media.
In this role, the NY PR Specialist will also work with the NE Communications & Content Manager, the Regional PR Director, office leaders, and practice area leaders to identify stories, secure opportunities, and develop proactive campaigns across various platforms in support of strategic objectives.
This role will also collaborate closely with the regional and global PR network, and New York marketing colleagues.
What You Will Do
Public Relations
- Work with the NY PR & Communications Leader to identify story angles and appropriate journalists / publications to engage
- Create and update the NY and targeted PR Plans
- Have a pulse on current and upcoming projects and initiatives throughout the office that best support our practice area POVs, PR strategies, and client relationships
- Work with project design teams and clients to write press materials (design backgrounders, press releases, pitches, fact sheets, messaging)
- Maintain media lists
- Maintain editorial calendars
- Work with NY office leadership on development of blog posts and bylines
- Plan and execute office events, media events or trade events
- Assist with photo shoots
- Vet inbound media requests
- Track and measure PR hits; organize press clippings
- Assist NY PR & Communications Leader with special projects, as needed
- Maintain NY Speaking Engagement calendar and manage inbound speaking opportunities, pitches and call-for-speaker deadlines
- Work with Gensler NY spokespeople to develop presentation content and talking points, speaker preparation and briefing materials
- Support social media content development for NY Instagram channel
Awards
- Collaborate with the NE Communications & Content Manager to prepare and submit awards content
- Coordination of client awards permissions and approvals, where relevant
- Ability to proactively support multiple submission deadlines at once
Your Qualifications
Attitude : Proactive, energetic, can-do attitude and desire to work in a results-oriented environment. Desire and ability to manage multiple relationships and deadlines at the same time.
Team player. Motivated, tenacious, and resourceful
- Presentation : polished professionalism with a comfort level interacting with high-level executives
- Communication : strong writing, editing, grammar and interpersonal skills. Ability to craft, prepare, and execute writing assignments (pitches, project narratives, blog posts, bylines) under deadlines
- Organizational : ability to self-manage projects around expected delivery dates
- Teamwork : works cohesively as a member of a broader communications team, pitches in to help others, forward-thinking go-getter;
ability to adapt in dynamic settings
- Client / customer service : understanding of public relations as a service to the region
- Administrative : ongoing support of reporting materials on behalf of the regional PR team
- Experience : At least 6-10 years of public relations experience; background in architecture, design and journalism is very desirable
- Bachelors degree
- Software : Microsoft Office, InDesign, Cision
The base salary range will be estimated between $90,000 - $110,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to Well-being Week, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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Architect - Aviation - Senior
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers.
We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.
Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Your Role
Gensler's Dallas office is seeking an Architect with a passion for to join our Lifestyle team. As a Gensler Architect, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients.
As part of our team at Gensler you will be a part of a team that creates impactful and memorable experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Your successful track record on these architectural projects and ability to problem solve both individually and part of a team makes Gensler a perfect place to cultivate your career.
What You Will Do
Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, civil consultants etc.
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Maintain project manual and specifications
Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
10+ years of experience, aviation project experience preferred
Licensed or registered architect
Must be passionate about Aviation projects
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
LEED accreditation preferred
Please upload your portfolio / work samples along with your resume.
This is not a remote position. The successful candidate is expected to be in the Dallas office.*
Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients.
We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to Well-being Week, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.