Senior Media Relations Specialist - ...

About the role

Corgan is seeking a seasoned Senior Media Relations Specialist with approximately 10 years of experience to amplify our voice, elevate our thought leadership, and position the firm as a global leader in architecture and design. This role will shape Corgan's public narrative—highlighting our research-driven practice, market expertise, award-winning work, and the people who make it possible. The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller who can secure meaningful coverage across top-tier architecture and design publications, industry trade media, and national media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies that advance Corgan's brand, business priorities, and national visibility across all market sectors.
• Build, manage, and deepen relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers across business, design, architecture, and industry-specific outlets.
• Proactively pitch and place stories that elevate Corgan's work, insights, research, and leadership—including major projects, thought leadership, and innovative design solutions.
• Partner closely with Corgan's market and sector practice leaders to identify media opportunities and prepare them for interviews, speaking engagements, and press moments.
• Draft, refine, and distribute press materials such as press releases, media advisories, pitches, Q&As, talking points, and executive bios.
• Support reputation management, providing strategic counsel and rapid-response communications when needed.
• Collaborate with the firmwide Communications, Marketing, and Brand teams to ensure integrated and consistent messaging across all channels.
• Support media strategy for project milestones, openings, firm awards, research publications, and thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications is preferred — specifically within architecture, design, commercial real estate, aviation, development, or other professional services industries.
• Strong network of journalist relationships and a proven track record of securing high-value placements in national, design, architecture, and business media.
• Deep understanding of the design and built-environment media landscape, including trends and emerging storytelling opportunities.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex design and research concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Experienced in preparing senior leaders for interviews, panels, and public appearances.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across teams and time zones, with strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with sound judgment and a collaborative working style.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000 annually – New York City location only. The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in New York City only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.