Marketing and Communications Coordinator (Part-time Freelance)

Company Overview:

Leong Leong is an internationally recognized architecture studio and design consultancy based in New York. The studio works with forward-thinking clients, cultural enterprises, and institutions to build cultural resonance and advance social agendas within the built environment.

Job Description:

Leong Leong is currently seeking a talented and motivated Part-time Freelance Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team in New York City. As a Part-time Freelance Marketing and Communications Coordinator, you will work closely with the Partner and senior leadership to support the firm’s ongoing communication and marketing efforts. Candidates must exhibit excellent writing, organizational, graphic design, communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities:

• Marketing: 
• Organize and manage project assets (photos, drawings, renderings, miscellaneous didactics) 
• Review, extract/clarify and track RFP/Q and Awards Submissions brief requirements
• Assist in RFP/Q and Awards Submissions
• Assist in Portfolio Development (standardizing templates, updating project pages, copywriting)
• Manage and implement website content and updates
• Develop, manage and implement Quarterly Newsletters 
• Develop regular marketing reports to firm leadership 
• Business development-related tasks
• Assist in coordinating outreach and networking
• Assist in lead research
• Photography Coordination 
• Update assets + messaging
• Communications:
• Manage and assist in developing communications content and messaging
• Manage and implement Wikipedia content and updates 
• Develop, manage and implement social media strategy, content, and updates/postings 
• Develop press releases and coordinate with press outlets
• Respond to media requests 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in marketing/communications for an architecture or design firm and/or the arts 
• Familiarity with press and media practices 
• Advanced knowledge of content creation for social media platforms 
• Excellent graphic design sensibility for asset selection and layout
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must handle confidential and high level information with utmost discretion and diplomacy (NDA is required)
• Self- motivated and team-oriented 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, G Suite and Adobe programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) 
• Fluent in English

• As a freelancer, no benefits are offered

This position is on a part-time basis and is estimated to require a commitment of 5-10 hours/week. The hourly range is $35-40/hr which is based on received information on local markets; hourly rate will be contingent on relevant experience.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for architecture, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and dynamic work environment where you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to apply.

Please apply by responding to our questions and request for a minimum of two (2) references and include ONE PDF file that includes your resume and work samples. Please state the source of the job posting (ex: Archinect, LinkedIn, etc.) in the “Headline” field.