Your Role
As the Public Relations Manager for our Houston office, you will work closely with the Regional PR Director and South Central PR team. You will be responsible for media relations, thought leadership content and speaking event management.
What You Will Do
Media Relations
Field press inquiries for the market, coordinating with Regional PR Director on any regional or national opportunities
Read and monitor local publications and follow target reporters on social media for quick-turn story opportunities
Pitch stories to local media; attend events to greet reporters as needed, after/before work hours or on weekends on occasion
Research new reporters and outlets; meet with new reporters to help educate them about projects and Gensler in general
Identify story opportunities for office groups such as Community Impact and Houston Inclusion Committee
Develop media materials which include press releases, fact sheets, FAQ documents, talking points and news alerts
Media train and prep team members participating in interview opportunities
Work with Regional PR Director to develop project announcement communication plans for projects; work in tandem with client partners
Track, record and upload weekly press clippings to the intranet, double checking for inclusion in firmwide reports, such as This Week at Gensler, and analyze trends, impressions and ad equivalency value for inclusion in office/regional reports
Thought Leadership
Research and log community and industry organization events and speaking opportunities for the consideration of office leader and designer participation
Work with designers to prepare speaking proposals for desired opportunities
Meet with office leaders, studio leaders and practice area leaders and designers regularly to learn about projects and public relations opportunities
Research and write contributed articles in partnership with designers for both external outlets and internal ones, i.e. Dialogue blog
Awards & Social Media
Collaborate with PR Specialist to identify relevant awards opportunities
Attend Design Director quarterly meeting to review submissions
Work with PR Specialist and project team members to edit submissions
Collaborate with office Social Media Champion to brainstorm ideas for content and campaigns
Photography and Videography
Participate in annual photography planning.
Work closely with Regional Photography Coordinator and Videographer to join shoots as needed
Event Coordination
Collaborate with marketing team to plan and staff events for the office, which include client and industry-related panels and roundtables, Firmwide events (Design Forecast local), office celebrations (Appointments Day, Bonus Day, Holidays, Anniversaries)
Management
Oversee development and day to day management of PR Specialists
Your Qualifications
10+ years professional experience in a PR and/or Marketing position
Superior written and verbal communications skills – should be a person who can tell the firm’s story as eloquently as very experienced firm leaders
Well-versed in PR risk issues and developing scenarios to help firm leaders make decisions
Confident, able to communicate and work with all levels of Gensler staff, clients, and external parties
Good organization skills and attention to details; ability to prioritize, work to tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure
Relationship builder, integrator, and connector within office, region, firm, industry; seeks meaningful partnerships that align with Gensler’s strategic objectives
Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is preferred
This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.
We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
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