Perkins Eastman is hiring: Public Relations Strategist - East Coast in New York

Public Relations Strategist - East Coast
Department: 83 - Communications

Location: New York, NY

Job ID: 1790

Salary: $90000 - $110000 Per Year

Employee Referral Bonus: Employee Referral Eligible

The Opportunity
The Public Relations Strategist will lead media relations and thought leadership initiatives for the East Coast studios, reporting directly to the Director of Communications and working under the leadership of the External Communications Manager. This role is responsible for elevating the firm’s visibility through strategic campaigns, industry engagement, and strong media relationships. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator who can collaborate with internal teams, develop campaigns on project work, build lasting connections with local media, and represent the firm at key industry and client events.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and execute media relations strategies to secure coverage in regional and top-tier publications.

Drive thought leadership campaigns that position the firm as an industry innovator across the sector(s).

Meet regularly with studio leaders in the respective region to ensure support of industry events, social media, and external engagement.

Partner with the marketing team to support conferences, speaking engagements, and award submissions.

Maintain and grow relationships with local media contacts and industry influencers.

Attend and represent the firm at industry events to strengthen visibility and networking opportunities.

Monitor PR performance metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Established relationships with East Coast media outlets and industry organizations across design, architecture, and real estate.

Experience supporting industry conferences and award programs.

Strategic thinker with a creative approach to storytelling and brand positioning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

8+ years of experience in PR, preferably in architecture, design, or professional services.

Proven success in media relations and thought leadership initiatives.

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

What we offer you

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Salary Range: $90k-$110k

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Please note that we are not engaging in any external recruitment agencies for this position.

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In Summary: The Public Relations Strategist will lead media relations and thought leadership initiatives for the East Coast studios . The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator who can collaborate with internal teams, develop campaigns on project work, build connections with local media, and represent the firm at key industry and client events . Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer .

En Español: Estrategista de Relaciones Públicas - Departamento de la Costa Este: 83 - Comunicación Ubicación: Nueva York, NY ID de trabajo: 1790 Salario: $90000 - $110000 Por año Bonus de referencia del empleado: Eligible para el envío de los empleados La oportunidad El estratégico de relaciones públicas dirigirá las iniciativas de liderazgo en relación con los medios y pensamiento para los estudios de la costa este, informando directamente al director de comunicaciones y trabajando bajo la dirección del gerente de comunicación externa. Esta función es responsable de elevar la visibilidad de la empresa a través de campañas estratégicas, compromiso industrial y fuertes relaciones mediáticas. El candidato ideal es un comunicador proactivo que puede colaborar con equipos internos, desarrollar campañas para el trabajo de proyectos, construir conexiones duraderas con los medios locales y representar a la empresa en eventos clave de la industria y clientes. Primary Responsibilities Desarrollar y ejecutar estrategias de relaciones mediáticas para asegurar cobertura en publicaciones regionales y de primer nivel. Conducir campaños de liderazgo del pensamiento que posicionan a la firma como una innovadora industrial en todo el sector (s). Reúnese regularmente con líderes de estudios en la región respectiva para garantizar el apoyo de eventos de la indústria, redes sociales y compromiso externo. Colaborar con el equipo de marketing para apoyar conferencias, conversaciones y presentaciones. Mantener y aumentar las relaciones con contactos mediáticos locales e influyentes de laindustria. Asistir y representar la firma en eventos de industria para fortalecer la visibilidad y oportunidades de networking Relations. Monitorizar las habilidades profesionales de rendimiento y proporcionar asesoría verbal Espectaculares. Programa Federal E-Verify. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de géneros, origen nacional, edad, estatus protegido veterano o discapacitado ni información genética. Tenga en cuenta que no estamos involucrando a ninguna agencia externa de reclutamiento para este puesto. #J-18808-Ljbffr