Communications Coordinator

About the role

Company A, a leading Architecture & Design house, is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the firm’s strategic public relations and communications efforts. The company has been in business for over 50 years, winning many prestigious awards, including the National AIA Architecture Firm Award, and has been consistently recognized on the AD100 and named in the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Architecture by Fast Company for two years in a row.

Responsibilities

• Narrative Content Creation: Write and edit new communications copy, including interview content, project descriptions, and team member biographies
• Assist in preparing graphic and written materials to respond to media requests
• Maintain digital library of communications content
• Update content in online media outlets
• Generate written content for social media and website, as well as future strategic initiatives including a firm newsletter
• Support award submissions by working closely with project leaders and graphic design team to develop narrative and visual elements
• Additional ad hoc assignments, including letters of support, copy for internal and external books, case studies, and other marketing materials
• Public Relations: Coordinate logistics for photography and videography documentation, coordinate logistics, tracking, and reporting of opportunities and coverage, prepare research and media briefing documents, conduct research into new media and communication outlets, track, record, and report incoming media coverage
• Maintain physical library of books and publications featuring the firm’s work
• Additional Marketing/Communications: Planning and logistics support for special events, lectures, editor visits, project site tours, book launches, award juries, panel discussions and public presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, English or a related field
• 2 to 4 years of directly applicable work experience
• Strong writing skills and experience with communications coordination
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and social media/web platforms (WordPress, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Qualifications

Experience in the AEC (architecture/engineering/construction) or design industries is a plus.

Pay

The hiring range for this position in Seattle is between $70,000 and $75,000 annually. Final salary decisions are made based upon the candidate’s education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.

Requirements for Employment

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.