Public Relations & Communications Coordinator - Corporate Services (Finance)

Specific Responsibilities:

This role focuses on the following key areas:

• Developing a wide variety of brand consistent, engaging content for both external and internal audiences. You will be writing project profiles, website content, social media and blog posts, press releases, newsletters and employee-focused messages.
• Identifying and reaching out to target industry and national publications, developing "pitches," tracking editorial calendars, and managing PR distribution lists.
• Researching speaking and interview opportunities for our subject matter experts.
• Supporting industry award submission processes.
• Based on level of experience, supporting and/or driving the execution and measurement of communication strategies, projects and initiatives.
• Work with website content management systems and social media channels and campaigns.
• Support analytics, monitoring of media placements and other metrics to determine the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Planning, supporting and managing events of all sizes, including town hall meetings, the firm's annual internal Celebration, industry events, and client or project milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Media relations experience at public relations agency or background as a journalist is a strong plus.
• Interest or experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry; involvement in industry organizations is a plus.
• Working knowledge of communications/public relations practices and principles.
• Familiarity with marketing and branding practices and principles.
• Exceptional writing portfolio and experience writing and copyediting according to AP style.
• Social media content development and management experience, preferably in a B2B setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications/ Integrated Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of-or ability to learn-website content management systems and native social media analytics.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as personal computers and printers. Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Communication

• Strong writing skills and knowledge of proper grammar and punctuation.
• Intimate familiarity with AP style is highly preferred.
• Ability to listen to, and understand, information and ideas presented, as well as communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing.

Time Management

• Demonstrated time management skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently on multiple tasks and effectively prioritize work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to track and follow up on multiple, time-sensitive deliverables without supervision.

Professional Environment:

• Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and commitment to teamwork.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures. Ability to follow standard operations, policies and procedures of the firm.
• Ability to lead and manage meetings, including creating and guiding agendas.
• The willingness to travel, including overnight stays, is required for this role. Travel is estimated at approximately 15% and may vary throughout the year. The first quarter is typically the busiest travel season; however travel throughout the year is dependent on project and event schedules.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Employee Referral Program, and Mass Transit Program.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. An executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, GRESHAM SMITH explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion, and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to GRESHAM SMITH'S hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of GRESHAM SMITH upon receipt.