Public Relations Coordinator

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a creative, motivated, and highly collaborative individual to join our team as a Communications Coordinator in the DC office. This individual will support the team in promoting our projects, people, and expertise through a variety of channels: press outreach, speaking engagements, awards, social media, internal communications, and special projects. The ideal candidate has a passion for design, strong writing skills, and a team-player attitude. They will work to support a range of activities designed to amplify Gensler’s brand, reputation, and thought leadership.

What You Will Do

• Public Relations:
  • Assist in developing public relations and communications collateral including press releases, talking points, media lists, etc.
  • Support the regional communications lead in tracking and reporting external impact though media and industry partners
  • Vet and manage inbound media requests
  • Support the regional communications lead in developing targeted PR plans for projects and practice areas

• Content Creation:
  • Work with office leadership on development of blog posts and bylines
  • Support office leadership on internal communications including copy and graphic design support for presentations and internal announcements
  • Develop case studies for key projects
  • Support office events for media, clients, and partners
  • Assist with photo shoots
  • Social media support including content development and community management  
  • Prepare and submit awards content on behalf of our projects and people
  • Ability to proactively support multiple submission deadlines at once

• Speaking Engagements
  • Support team on speaker submissions, presentation content development, talking points, and event coordination as needed 
  • Maintain annual conference calendar and track related deadlines for the team

Your Qualifications

• 2+ years of PR agency experience, preferably in the commercial real estate industry
• Strong writing, editing, grammar and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic graphic design skills (Adobe Express) required. More significant graphic design skills (InDesign) are a plus
• Photo and video filming and editing (iPhone and/or camera) skills a plus
• Self-motivator with strong organizational skills to coordinate and pro-actively manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment, and problem-solve where necessary
• Professional demeanor and a friendly, flexible, proactive team player

**The estimated base salary range for this position is $$65,000-$74,000 plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

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.