Perkins and Will
Public Relations and Communications Coordinator
Perkins and Will, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
As a Public Relations Coordinator in Minneapolis, you will:
Proof written communications including press releases social media posts, video, promotional materials and any other collateral necessary. Maintain and update content across digital platforms (website, intranet, social medial and email campaigns). Track engagement and manage year-long social media account. Drafting press releases and announcements about major projects, events, or happenings. This includes interviewing design leaders, as needed. Participating in standing meetings to stay apprised of key happenings and PR opportunities, and offering strategic PR guidance to colleagues, as needed. Helping to liaise with members of the news media, including responding promptly to requests from journalists, fielding inquiries, following up with journalists on key pitches, and coordinating and facilitating media interviews for design leaders. Ghostwriting thought leadership articles, and/or copyediting/revising them, on behalf of design and technical staff. Assisting with content capture and content repurposing during internal and external events. Contributing thoughtful, creative ideas to help inform the firm’s editorial content calendar. Developing and maintaining a system by which to identify and track major PR opportunities, including key project milestones. Implementing a system for tracking, organizing, and archiving important media coverage. Identifying, tracking, and monitoring significant speaking engagement opportunities and developing competitive speaker proposals. Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative approach. High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills, and Certifications
Proficiencies
Strong understanding of the discipline of journalism and a demonstrated ability to write to journalistic standards Ability to take complex technical language and/or industry jargon and make it compelling and understandable to wider audiences Software
Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Open Asset Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Licensure/Certifications/Education
Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing communications, or related field required LEED GA (preferred not required)
Requirements
To join us, you should have: 1-4+ years of experience developing content for diverse communication channels and formats.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples.
Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than
4MB).
Salary and Benefit Information:
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Minneapolis is between $61,600 and $78,500.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."
*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Proof written communications including press releases social media posts, video, promotional materials and any other collateral necessary. Maintain and update content across digital platforms (website, intranet, social medial and email campaigns). Track engagement and manage year-long social media account. Drafting press releases and announcements about major projects, events, or happenings. This includes interviewing design leaders, as needed. Participating in standing meetings to stay apprised of key happenings and PR opportunities, and offering strategic PR guidance to colleagues, as needed. Helping to liaise with members of the news media, including responding promptly to requests from journalists, fielding inquiries, following up with journalists on key pitches, and coordinating and facilitating media interviews for design leaders. Ghostwriting thought leadership articles, and/or copyediting/revising them, on behalf of design and technical staff. Assisting with content capture and content repurposing during internal and external events. Contributing thoughtful, creative ideas to help inform the firm’s editorial content calendar. Developing and maintaining a system by which to identify and track major PR opportunities, including key project milestones. Implementing a system for tracking, organizing, and archiving important media coverage. Identifying, tracking, and monitoring significant speaking engagement opportunities and developing competitive speaker proposals. Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative approach. High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills, and Certifications
Proficiencies
Strong understanding of the discipline of journalism and a demonstrated ability to write to journalistic standards Ability to take complex technical language and/or industry jargon and make it compelling and understandable to wider audiences Software
Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Open Asset Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Licensure/Certifications/Education
Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing communications, or related field required LEED GA (preferred not required)
Requirements
To join us, you should have: 1-4+ years of experience developing content for diverse communication channels and formats.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples.
Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than
4MB).
Salary and Benefit Information:
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Minneapolis is between $61,600 and $78,500.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."
*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.