New

PR Manager

Gensler
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Texas, Austin
1011 South Congress Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2025
Your Role The Southcentral Regional Public Relations and Communications Leader is responsible for the overall reputation development and media channels for the Southcentral Region within Gensler. This person knows how to navigate various markets, traditional and trade media, social media, and leadership structures while creating unique storylines that also fit into a larger, global narrative. Working in collaboration with the Southcentral Regional Marketing Director and the Southcentral Regional Managing Partner, you will be tasked to research, create, write, and identify compelling marketing content, and support internal communications, public relations, and client development. You will oversee a team of public relations and communications professionals that serve all of the markets in the Southcentral Region. What You Will Do Provide strategic leadership across the region that ties our local teams to the overallFirmwide messaging and campaigns. Lead large-scale campaigns and events that stretch across the region. Assist the regional PR and communications team to strategize, prioritize, and develop thought leadership content, speaking engagement opportunities, collateral, and related communication plans that address the full spectrum of media outlets. Mentor individuals on the PR and communications teams, in both personal and professional growth. Mentor and train key Gensler thought leaders on market engagement strategies. Establish and maintain media relationships, at a national and regional level. Assist local office leadership to create annual, strategic PR plans. Provide regional oversight for non-traditional media including social media, integrated campaigns, influencer work, etc. Track metrics on PR reach and engagement across the region as a way to inform future strategies and tactics. Oversee and direct award submission campaigns Your Qualifications Manager: 10+ years professional experience in a PR and/or Marketing position; experience with a design or professional services firm preferred; agency or journalism experience is of interest. 3+ years of experience managing a team; remote team management is desirable. Superior written and verbal communications skills - should be a person who can tell the firm's story as eloquently as very experienced firm leaders. Great collaborator who works well with senior staff and PR and communications team members to secure information that supports storytelling. Well-versed in PR risk issues and developing scenarios to help firm leaders make decisions. Positive, initiative-taking approach to the role. Confident, able to communicate and work with all levels of Gensler staff, clients, and external parties. Good organization skills and attention to details; ability to prioritize, work to tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure. Team player - reliable, flexible, helpful. Relationship builder, integrator, and connector within office, region, firm, industry; seeks meaningful partnerships that align with Gensler's strategic objectives. Proficient with MS Office package, presentation software such as Adobe Creative Suite with additional print/digital design skills highly desirable. This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Austin, Texas area. If you're open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 study ranks Austin as the top place to live in Texas! 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.