Senior Communications Coordinator

KPF, a global architecture practice headquartered in New York City, is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to join our Marketing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career looking to further develop skills and relationships within the field.

Reporting to the Communications Director, the Senior Communications Coordinator helps develop and execute media strategy for key projects and events, collaborating with colleagues on the global Communications and Content teams, project teams and firm leadership, and external third parties.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute media strategy for key projects and events, engaging directly with reporters and editors to build strong working relationships
• Draft and edit press releases, media statements, fact sheets, media pitches, and executive quotes
• Write and edit project descriptions, news items, and social media posts
• Create compelling presentations for lectures, events, and other engagements
• Contribute to internal and external event production
• Support new business pursuits with communications materials and messaging
• Work directly with firm principals and studio leaders to craft project narratives

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience working in communications in architecture or a related industry, with a PR agency, media outlet, or in-house communications team
• Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense
• Understanding of, appreciation for, and / or demonstrated personal interest in architecture, urban planning, cities, etc.
• Exceptional writing and editing capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams, clients, and media contacts
• Ability to balance team collaboration with independent task management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator)
• Familiarity with WordPress and Meltwater (or similar media monitoring platform) is a plus
• Bachelor's degree required

Pay Range:

Why KPF?

KPF’s mission is to elevate cities through impactful design, collaborating closely with the world’s most forward-thinking clients to create high performing, carefully crafted buildings that are unique to their physical, social, and environmental contexts.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

• Company Culture: Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company matching contributions, paid time off and other perks.

To Apply:

Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

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KPF is an equal opportunity employer.