Manager, PR & Communications Real Estate & Architecture
January 1, 2022
Our Manager, PR & Communications, Real Estate & Architecture will assist with the development of communications strategies and programs to promote and gain overall brand recognition for Nickerson and our real estate and architecture client-partners.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Candidate must be a sophisticated writer and thinker, a well-connected communicator who understands how to engage with the wide variety of the audiences we serve – consumer, trade, corporate and social
- Assist with managing strategy and execution of long and short-term high impact PR and integrated marketing campaigns for client-partners including media tours, feature story development, press releases, award programs, analyst relations, executive speaker placement, etc.
- Manage writing and content development for client-partners
- Build and maintain national/international relationships with key reporters
- React quickly to crisis situations
- Collaborate across creative services, events, and social media departments to execute integrated communications programs
- Participate in calls with client-partners
- Manage Coordinators and Senior Coordinators
- Work efficiently to ensure projects are successful and remain within scope
- Prepare and deliver PR performance metrics to Leadership Team
- Assist in mentoring and managing associates/interns
- Adhere to agency systems, processes, and best practices
- Participate in Lunch & Learns on best practices, new tools, etc.
- Foster a sense of culture across team and agency
- Represent Nickerson at various events
- Participate in industry organizations
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Agency experience required
- Real estate and architecture experience required
- Established relationships within the real estate and architecture industries
- Maintains professional membership in real estate and/or architecture organization(s)
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism or related field
- 3+ years experience executing external and internal communications programs
- Advanced writing, verbal communications, presentation and project management skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Strategic yet creative thinker, self-starter and team player willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
- Competence in Microsoft computer programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive
- Experience with Salesforce, Cision, Asana database software a plus
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible, remote work options
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) plan with matching
- $250 quarterly utility/internet reimbursement
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Unlimited PTO
- Amazing company culture and team environment with a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
- Commitment to career enhancement coaching, skill training and certification opportunities, paid participation in industry organizations and networking events, and corporate support of charitable efforts
- Birthday Day Off
- Nickerson is an Equal Opportunity Employer