Communications Manager

Award winning San Francisco architecture and design firm has an opening available for a Communications Manager to act as a narrative and visual storyteller on behalf of our studio. This position will be responsible for managing and producing all day-to-day press and business development operations. The ideal candidate is experienced in written communication, editing, graphic layout, knowledgeable in the field of architecture/design, and eager to leverage our strong portfolio and existing relationships to bring our work to the world. This is a diverse, hands-on, deadline-driven position that requires initiative, leadership and collaboration. The position requires 4 day a week minimum attendance in our San Francisco studio. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with Principals to field, research and track project leads Manage, design, and execute award submissions Coordinate with public relations agency to help pitch news items and projects for publication, field press and interview requests, and track press coverage Work with Principals on incoming RFQs/RFPs. Provide design production,coordinate with partnering teams, and write text as needed Produce marketing materials including but not limited to: digital presentations, boards, leave-behinds, website content, press kits, socialmedia posts, and proposals Manage website maintenance and regular updates Design, write and implement email marketing campaigns Maintain and update all marketing collateral and photography portfolio, digital and print Act as liaison between photographers and publications to ensure proper usage rights and fees This is a department of one with the support and collaboration of the studio leadership. SKILLS AND EXPERTISE Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience is a plus. Experience with WordPress (Website), Mailchimp (Eblasts), and Hubspot (Eblasts Be a highly motivated and initiative driven individual. We see this position as the equivalent of a project manager where all communication efforts are broken down and led by this person. Excellent written communication skills. This position requires understanding the studio’s approach and goals and synthesizing it for different outreach efforts. Excellent graphic layout skills and sensibility A strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines simultaneously MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar position. Experience in the architecture/design industry and/or a demonstrated interest of architecture is preferred Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BENEFITS: Position is paid hourly with flexibility to set a schedule ranging between 32-40 hours a week Office wide medical & dental plan with monthly office contribution Vacation, Sick Time and Paid Holidays 401K Plan #J-18808-Ljbffr