Marketing & Communications Specialist

About the Role

In the marketing capacity, the specialist works with principals, senior staff, and the marketing team to design, write, and produce proposals, presentations, and other collateral that adhere to brand standards. They participate in strategy and planning sessions, champion new ideas, and develop materials that support business‑development activities. The communications component involves creating public‑relations assets such as press materials, project case‑story narratives, website content, and thought‑leadership pieces. The specialist collaborates with the PR team to maintain media assets, contact lists, and editorial calendars, and provides social‑media support through content development and community management. For speaking engagements, the specialist assists with speaker submissions, develops presentation content, talking points, and coordinates events as needed. They maintain an annual conference calendar, track related deadlines, and work with the team on hosted events, including those in the New York office. The role also includes preparing and submitting award nominations, supporting local and firm‑wide awards and ranking programs, and maintaining the award calendar in partnership with the communications manager. Social‑media responsibilities include adapting firm‑wide toolkits for local channels, creating graphics for local campaigns, and brainstorming ideas for posts around events, announcements, and initiatives. • Design and produce proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral that align with brand standards. • Develop public‑relations materials, including press releases, case‑story narratives, and website content. • Maintain media assets, contact lists, and editorial calendars in collaboration with the PR team. • Create and manage social‑media content, community engagement, and adapt firm‑wide toolkits for local channels. • Support speaking engagements by preparing submissions, presentation content, talking points, and coordinating events. • Maintain an annual conference calendar, track deadlines, and assist with hosted events across offices. • Prepare and submit award nominations, and manage local and firm‑wide award calendars. • Generate graphics and develop campaigns for local social‑media initiatives. • Contribute to Gensler’s brand, reputation, and thought leadership through diverse marketing and communications activities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸proposal design
• ▸presentation production
• ▸media management
• ▸social media
• ▸graphic design
• ▸award submissions

What You Bring

Gensler is seeking a professional, motivated, and highly collaborative Regional Marketing & Communications Specialist to join its Miami office. The role combines marketing duties—creating qualifications, proposals, presentations, and other deliverables for design services—with communications tasks such as award submissions, social media, events, and media relations. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, possesses superior graphic and writing skills, and thrives in a team‑player environment to amplify Gensler’s brand, reputation, and thought leadership. Qualified candidates have 3–10 years of experience in marketing, public relations, media, or communications—preferably in the AEC industry—strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office. Video filming and editing are a plus, and the role requires self‑motivation, strong organization, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a proactive, professional demeanor. The position is based in Miami and is not remote; applicants must provide a portfolio or samples that demonstrate creativity and graphic‑design expertise. • Bring 3–10 years of marketing, PR, or communications experience with strong writing, editing, and graphic‑design skills. • Demonstrate proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office, with video filming/editing as a plus. • Exhibit self‑motivation, strong organizational abilities, and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• ▸3-10 years
• ▸indesign
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸graphic design
• ▸video editing
• ▸self‑motivated

Benefits

Gensler offers a vibrant workplace with curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, and a “Well‑being Week,” alongside comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible spending, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonuses. The firm also reimburses professional‑license fees, tuition for eligible programs, and supports continuous professional development.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time