Executive Communications Manager - Washington, United States - Gensler

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locations

Washington, DC, US

time type

Full time

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Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-12436

At Gensler,

we design for

people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world's

most challenging

problems, like designing

a more resilient,

inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, "People First" culture and "One Firm-Firm" motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities.

Gensler's vision is to "Create a Better World through the Power of Design," and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role
As a member of the

Executive

Communications team

,

the

Executive

Communications

Manager

,

will be responsible for working directly with the

Global Co-Chairs and

Co-CEOs to promote Gensler through

thought leadership

,

blog

posts

,

client communications,

speaking engagements,

media

interviews, and speeches

,

creating short and long-form

content

, and video

designed to be shared across multiple channels including LinkedIn,

Instagram

, and Gensler's website.

The

Executive

Communications Manager will

work collaboratively with the bi-coastal team to

develop strategic content and manag

e

the external brand positioning

of

the Executive Leadership team.

Additionally, the

Executive

Communications

Manager

will be responsible for driving strategic messages internally (i.e. firm vision, key program launches, strategic initiatives

,

and other related communications) that connect our people to the firm.

Th

is

role will work closely with the firm's PR

and Marketing teams, along with

Gensler's

external PR agency to coordinate seamless messaging and positioning of the firm and its leaders as:

Designers of Impact

Innovative Thinkers

Global Design Leaders

Spokespersons on Key Topics

Global Influencers

Standing for Diversity, Innovation, Design, Creativity

Futurists and

Thought Leaders

The

Communications

Manager

, part of the Executive Communications studio,

will work with the

Global Co-

C

hairs

and

Co-CEO

s

,

and report directly to the

Directors of

Executive

Communications. Th

is

role

is global in scope and includes a broad array of responsibilities and support efforts focused on the

internal and external

communications of the

firm's Executive Leadership

.

Th

is

position

will

be

based full-time

in

our

Washington


DC
office

.
What You Will Do
Work

directly with the

Global Co-Chairs and

Co-CEOs to develop original content in the form of

thought pieces, blog posts

,

media

articles, speeches, talking points,

social media articles and posts,

etc.

W

ork

collaboratively with a bi-coastal

Global Marketing

,

Communications

,

and PR

team including a

n


LA
based

Executive

Communications

Manager

,

Communications Specialist,

and

Graphic Designer, to research, write,

storyboard and design

both internal and external

presentations

for the

Executive Leadership team

.
Manage Executive Leaders' External Communications
Track and shepherd multiple tasks and priorities with varied deadlines, keeping projects moving along simultaneously

Meet regularly with Executives to discuss, prompt, and pitch ideas for topics they might explore in their writing and speaking

Review and analyze content and event metrics to evaluate performance, sharing reports periodically with the Executives

Regularly consult and coordinate with the Executives' assistants, the Executive Communications Studio, PR/Marketing colleagues, and external point persons on scheduling

Writing
Develop

written

"thought leadership"

content for the Executive Leaders, including

commentary and op-ed pieces, blogs,

social media articles and posts,

and

talking

points (for media interviews and presentations)

, pulling in Gensler Research Institute findings and external research, to

position Leaders as experts on topics such

as

:

Climate change

, sustainability, and resilience

The future of cities

and urbanization

The future of

work, lifestyle, mobility,

and

health and wellness

Equity and social justice

Collaborative leadership

Creativity and innovation

Real estate development trends

Business and consumer trends

The human experience

And how each of the above intersect with, and are

impacted

by, design and the built environment.
External

Coordination
Communicate with key

external

individuals

related to speaking engagements and interviews

, while coordinating all activities with Executive Leaders

'

assistants

,

the Director of

Executive Communications, the Director of Global Marketing, and the Firmwide Public Relations Leader

Track and pursue opportunities

with key external partners and organizations:

Urban Land Institute (ULI)

World Economic Forum

UN Climate Change Conference

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

World Green Building Council

CoreNet Global

Fortune CEO Council

Other media groups such as the

Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Councils

Presentations
Assist

with or lead

the

storyboarding

of

internal and external

presentations

Develop script

and

talking points for presentations

Provide support to presentation development

, by finding research (GRI and external)

to strengthen the presentation's thesis

, and

by

seeking advice from marketing and PR colleagues around the firm to

identify

the best examples of

Gensler

projects

Coach Executives on presentation delivery

Coordination within Gensler
Regularly meet

and coordinate with

Co-CEO

'

s Hub leadership team including:

Global

Public

Relations

Leader

Re

gional PR Network

Director of Gensler Research Institute

Director of Community Impact

Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Your Qualifications
Bachelor

'

s

degree

in writing, communications, journalism, or related field

At least

5

-10

y

ears

relevant experience

Brilliant writer

with

e

xcellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Experience working directly with C-Level leaders

Career experience in the Professional Services sector (design, advertising, law, creative industry, tech)

Experience in media relations

Must be organized, efficient

,

and enjoy working with a team

Maintain professional demeanor and keep strict confidentiality

High level

of

proficiency

in

:

Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat and InDesign

Social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X)

Basic HTML editing

Preferred:

Master

'

s

degree

in writing, communications, journalism, or related field

Communications experience in real estate/development sector

Familiarity with full Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with collaboration and project management tools such as Microsoft Teams,

Sharepoint

, OneDrive, Asana, Box, and others

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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About Us

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Gensler celebrates

diversity

and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice.

All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to

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Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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contact us

.

Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process.

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. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email

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