Senior Communications Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to media requests, including gathering project information, developing written and visual materials, liaising with internal teams and external PR partners, and managing timelines
• Draft press releases and media pitch decks for editorial submissions
• Prepare research and briefing materials for media interviews and engagements
• Track, report, and analyze media placements, including compiling summaries and key insights
• Maintain and update media contact lists and CRM
• Maintain physical and digital archives of publications featuring the firm’s work
• Auxiliary in identifying new media opportunities, including project pitches and editorial planning
• Write and edit communications copy, including project descriptions, biographies, interview content, case studies, press releases, media pitch decks, and internal and external materials
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather and organize content inputs
• Maintain and organize the firm’s digital library of communications assets
• Generate written content for social media, website, and other communications channels
• Support the development of content for books, publications, exhibitions, video projects, internal communications, and other special initiatives
• Track award opportunities and deadlines; maintain submission calendars and gather required project assets
• Manage timelines and coordinate submission requirements, including drafting and editing award submission content
• Update and manage content across online platforms, including the firm website and external project partners
• Provide planning and logistical support for events, lectures, juries, and presentations, including scheduling, coordination, and on-site execution as needed
• Assist with preparation of presentation materials, including decks, talking points, promotional materials, and supporting visuals
• Conduct research to identify new opportunities for lectures, juries, and speaking engagements
• Track and maintain calendars and records for events, lectures, juries, and speaking engagements
• Manage invitations, guest lists, and event communications
• Cook up promotion of events and speaking engagements across communications channels

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, English, or a related field
• Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experience in the AEC industry (architecture, engineering and construction)

Core Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with close attention to detail
• Interest in architecture, design, and the built environment
• Self-driven, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and a growth mindset
• Dependable, with the ability to follow through across multiple priorities and timelines
• Genuine investment in the team and the work, with a collaborative and constructive approach