Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Specialist Description

THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION WILL HAVE TO TRAVEL TO NYC EVERY FEW WEEKS AND/OR AS NEEDED. 

IA Interior Architects is looking to hire a dynamic Public Relations Specialist with 3-5 years of experience in the communications field. The Specialist will report to the Director of Communications and play a critical role in the firm’s public relations efforts. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: media pitches, written PR collateral, research for publication outreach, media list maintenance, direct interaction with project teams to gather pertinent project information, and assistance in award and speaking proposal submissions. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

• Assist the Director of Communications in proactive media plan and pitch development, as well as responding to inbound press requests
• Assist in national speaking proposal and award submissions
• Research new media outlets, conferences, and award programs
• Interview our project leaders to draft project narratives for pitching purposes
• Market research on current trends for thought leadership development
• Press release and announcement drafting
• Award and Event calendar maintenance
• Article and white paper drafting on behalf of firm leadership

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• BA in marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years’ experience in public relations, journalism and/or marketing.
• Experience at PR agency and strong writing skills are preferred.
• Advanced MS Office application skills, including PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into straightforward, non-technical language.
• Strong editing and proof-reading skills, including proven ability to draft and edit press releases, pitch materials (i.e., project descriptions) and awards submittals.
• Familiarity with the architecture and design industry is a plus
• Experience using Cision

Working Conditions:

For the majority of the time the PR Specialist will be sitting in a studio with limited physical requirements.  This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist and reach.  The position is not subject to occupational and safety risks.

Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.