Communications Specialist
Gensler
is a global architecture and design firm grounded in the belief that
design strategy optimizes business performance and human potential. Our
5,000+ practitioners networked across 46 offices use global perspective
and local presence to innovate at every scale. Whether we are refreshing
a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing a super
tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more
inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
Your Role
The
Communications Specialist will be responsible for working with the
Internal Communications team and Senior Leadership including the CEOs to
drive strategic messages throughout the firm as they relate to internal
vision, programs and initiatives and communications that connect our
people to the firm, our purpose and the work that we do.
What You Will Do
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Work
closely and collaboratively with the Chief Administrative Officer,
Director of Internal Communications to conceptualize, design and develop
key strategic communications working with our senior-most firm
leadership including the Co-CEOs
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Provide content creation, project management, reporting, and measurement on a consistent basis
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Collaborate
with the Director of Internal Communications and Co-CEOs to produce
bi-annual all-firm broadcasts, including design and development of the
format, messages, and presentation (visuals)
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Enrich
the experience of working at Gensler and foster engagement by
developing creative and engaging communications plans and messages
utilizing multiple channels such as email, intranet posts, Inside
Gensler articles, broadcasts, posters, etc.
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Ability to be creative and engaging in written communication, while adhering to brand voice guidelines
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Commitment and ability to stay on the cutting edge of industry best practices
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Comfortable working with all levels of an organization
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Flexibility and the desire to stretch across Gensler’s Global Platform of 46 offices is key
Your Qualifications
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3-5 years of communications or marketing experience
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Strong
communication skills and eagerness to learn new channels and creative
ways for communicating and measuring the success of programs, including
interpreting analytics
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Proficient in managing multiple tasks with varied deadlines, a self-starter who can keep projects moving
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Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment and with a dynamic leadership team
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Solid
project management skills; ability to coordinate, prioritize and handle
multiple projects simultaneously and often independently
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Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
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Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism preferred
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, basic html editing skills preferred
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Must
have an appreciation for design, an eye for layout and the willingness
to create materials using the tools in the Adobe Creative Suite, basic
desktop publishing skills
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.
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.
Gensler
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participant in the U.S. Federal
E-Verify program. Women, minorities, disabled and veterans are
encouraged to apply.
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