Public Relations Specialist

Your Role

Gensler New York is seeking a creative, motivated and collaborative individual to join our office as the New York Public Relations Specialist. Working in one of the firm’s largest and most dynamic offices, you will be an integral part of the New York PR & Communications team, helping communicate our firm’s unique approach and how it differentiates us from our competition. A proven storyteller, the ideal candidate has a passion for design and views communications as a people-centered activity.

Reporting directly to the NY PR & Communications Leader, you will simultaneously manage multiple deliverables with strategic thinking - underscored by a solid understanding of the local design and real estate markets. You will be responsible for media outreach and identifying engaging stories to a wide range of reporters; speaking engagements; thought leadership; and special projects. You will also collaborate closely with the NE Communications & Content Manager on awards programs and social media.

In this role, the NY PR Specialist will also work with the NE Communications & Content Manager, the Regional PR Director, office leaders, and practice area leaders to identify stories, secure opportunities, and develop proactive campaigns across various platforms in support of strategic objectives. This role will also collaborate closely with the regional and global PR network, and New York marketing colleagues.

What You Will Do

Your Qualifications

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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