Communications Coordinator

Your Role:

The North Central Regional Communications Coordinator will partner with the Regional Communications team in building storytelling opportunities around Gensler’s projects, thought leadership, people, and initiatives. This role is responsible for supporting a variety of communication processes and content, leveraging stories across multiple platforms including earned media, social media, speaking engagements, awards, and other reputation-building communication channels.

This position requires an ability to communicate effectively, a passion for internal reporting and crafting engaging stories, the nimbleness to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously, and a knack for building trust and rapport quickly.

What You Will Do:

Public Relations

• Assist in developing public relations collateral including fact sheets, project narratives, and briefing documents
• Lead tracking and reporting of external impact through media and industry partners
• Help maintain media assets, contact lists, editorial calendars

External Reputation

• Support team on speaking submissions, presentation content development, talking points, and event coordination as needed
• Leverage event sponsorships and organization memberships to effectively activate the promotional benefits to Gensler
• Support the awards submission process including tracking deadlines, researching new programs, and guiding teams on their submissions
• Support the website content development process including project profiles, people pages, and blog posts

Social Media

• Manage posting and engagement across 4 office Instagram channels in alignment with overarching social strategy
• Serve as supporting point of contact for Social Media Champions across all regional offices
• Adapt global social toolkits for local channels and leaders
• Support leaders with content suggestions and training on Linkedin

Internal Communications

• Support content for select internal meetings and people communications

Your Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience in public relations and/or communications.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivator with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve and present viable solutions and recommendations.
• Professional demeanor and a friendly, flexible, proactive team player.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Express, inDesign) preferred.

*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

The base salary will be estimated between $60,000-75,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.