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About the Role

Supports the Communications Manager and Leadership in advancing new initiatives aligned with SOM’s global communications strategy. Helps lead the creation of project storytelling, narratives, press kits, and related content. Leads the preparation of award submittals, including coordination of graphics and narrative production, and attendance at awards ceremonies. Assists with external events and speaking opportunities, including research, organization, and producing presentation/lecture content. Oversees and maintains SOM’s media and press clipping database. Assists in liaising with the media. Coordinates internal communications initiatives and events. Liaises with Internal Communications Manager about local activity and content, producing content for local Townhall. Assists in developing content for SOM.com and SOM social media channels. Maintains internal databases for project milestones, images, and data. Coordinates with the Visual Team to document projects, people, and office events as needed. Supports with producing photography briefs, reviewing and organizing visual assets, and ensuring materials are shared and stored appropriately across teams. Performs other responsibilities as may be required for the position.

Responsibilities

Supports the Communications Manager and Leadership in the advancement of new initiatives in line with SOM’s global communications strategy.
Helps lead the creation of project storytelling, narratives, press kits, and related content.
Leads the preparation of award submittals, including the coordination of graphics and narrative production as well as attendance at awards ceremonies.
Assist with external events and speaking opportunities including research, organization and producing presentation/lecture content.
Oversees and maintains SOM’s media and press clipping database.
Assists in liaising with the media.
Coordinates internal communications initiatives and events.
Liaising with Internal Communications Manager about local activity and content
Producing content for local Townhall
Assists in developing content for SOM.com and SOM social media channels.
Maintains internal databases for project milestones, images, and data.
Coordinates with the Visual Team to document projects, people, and office events as needed.
Supporting with producing photography briefs
Reviewing and organizing visual assets
Ensuring materials are shared and stored appropriately across teams
Performs other responsibilities as may be required for the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, graphic design, architecture, or other related field of study.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in public relations, marketing, communications, or related journalism
Interest in architecture, engineering, and/or design.
Ability to work accurately and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work positively and collaboratively with leadership and colleagues representing different points of view.
Able to execute and prioritize project tasks efficiently and accurately.
Keen attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Exceptionally strong visual/design skills used for developing collateral materials.
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with demonstrated confidence and clarity in professional writing.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.

Skills

Public relations
Marketing
Communications
Journalism
Graphic design
Architecture
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign
Problem-solving
Multi-tasking
Time management
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Visual/design skills

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Opportunities to work on transformational projects
Competitive salaries
Health insurance
Wellness
Retirement and financial plans
Work/life plans
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Retirement support
Free access to employee assistance programs for employees and family members
Workplace flexibility
Paid holidays
Family leave
Paid time off
Reimbursement for professional licenses, certifications, and exams
Specialized, in-house career development and mentorship programs

About the Company

SOM is a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global practice of architects, engineers, and planners renowned for designing buildings, interiors, and public spaces that push the boundaries of technical and environmental innovation.
Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate across an international network of studios to deliver projects of lasting impact.
Through our built work, research, and advocacy, we are advancing strategies to decarbonize the built environment.
Our practice was built to champion inclusivity of expertise, people, and ideas.
Together, we cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset that equips our teams to face new challenges.
Our studio culture offers opportunities for mentorship, growth, and leadership across project teams, offices, and employee resource groups.

Equal Opportunity

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.
We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
SOM is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we have been recognized with the highest ranking awarded on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
We publish an annual Impact Report as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing equity in our practice and the profession.