PR Manager Job at Gensler in Houston
Gensler, Houston, TX, United States
PR Manager – Houston
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About the Role
As the Public Relations Manager for our Houston office, you will work closely with the Regional PR Director and South Central PR team. You will be responsible for media relations, thought leadership content, and speaking event management.
What You Will Do
Media Relations: Field press inquiries, coordinate with the Regional PR Director on any regional or national opportunities, read and monitor local publications and follow target reporters on social media for quick-turn story opportunities, pitch stories to local media, attend events to greet reporters as needed (including after/before work hours or on weekends on occasion), research new reporters and outlets, meet with new reporters to help educate them about projects and Gensler in general, identify story opportunities for office groups such as Community Impact and Houston Inclusion Committee, develop media materials which include press releases, fact sheets, FAQ documents, talking points, and news alerts, media train and prep team members participating in interview opportunities, work with the Regional PR Director to develop project announcement communication plans for projects and work in tandem with client partners, track, record and upload weekly press clippings to the intranet, double check for inclusion in firmwide reports such as This Week at Gensler, and analyze trends, impressions and ad equivalency value for inclusion in office/regional reports.
Thought Leadership: Research and log community and industry organization events and speaking opportunities for the consideration of office leader and designer participation, work with designers to prepare speaking proposals for desired opportunities, meet with office leaders, studio leaders and practice area leaders and designers regularly to learn about projects and public relations opportunities, research and write contributed articles in partnership with designers for both external outlets and internal ones (i.e. Dialogue blog).
Awards & Social Media: Collaborate with PR Specialist to identify relevant awards opportunities, attend Design Director quarterly meeting to review submissions, work with PR Specialist and project team members to edit submissions, collaborate with the office Social Media Champion to brainstorm ideas for content and campaigns.
Photography and Videography: Participate in annual photography planning, work closely with the Regional Photography Coordinator and Videographer to join shoots as needed.
Event Coordination: Collaborate with marketing team to plan and staff events for the office, which include client and industry-related panels and roundtables, Firmwide events (Design Forecast local), office celebrations (Appointments Day, Bonus Day, Holidays, Anniversaries).
Management: Oversee development and day-to-day management of PR Specialists.
Qualifications
10+ years professional experience in a PR and/or Marketing position
Superior written and verbal communication skills – should be a person who can tell the firm’s story as eloquently as very experienced firm leaders
Well-versed in PR risk issues and developing scenarios to help firm leaders make decisions
Confident, able to communicate and work with all levels of Gensler staff, clients, and external parties
Good organization skills and attention to details; ability to prioritize, work to tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure
Relationship builder, integrator, and connector within office, region, firm, industry; seeks meaningful partnerships that align with Gensler’s strategic objectives
Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is preferred
Location
This position is in‑person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025‑2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‑in‑class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well‑being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Architecture and Planning and Design Services
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In Summary: PR Manager will be responsible for media relations, thought leadership content, and speaking event management . He will work closely with the Regional PR Director and South Central PR team . Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area . Non-local candidates are welcome .
En Español: Gerente de Relaciones Públicas Houston Únete a Gensler para solicitar el cargo de gerente de relaciones públicas. Obtenga asesoramiento basado en inteligencia artificial sobre este trabajo y características más exclusivas. Usted será responsable de las relaciones con los medios, el contenido del liderazgo en pensamiento y la gestión de eventos. Lo que usted hará Relaciones mediáticas: consultas de prensa sobre cualquier oportunidad regional o nacional, coordinarse con el Director Regional de Relaciones Públicas, leer y monitorear publicaciones locales y seguir a los reporteros objetivo en redes sociales para obtener oportunidades rápidas de noticias, presentar historias a los medios locales, asistir a eventos para saludar a los periodistas según sea necesario (incluyendo después/antes de las horas laborales o ocasionalmente los fines de semana), investigar nuevos reporteros y fuentes, reunirse con nuevos reporteros para ayudarlos a educar acerca de proyectos y Gensler en general, identificar oportunidades de historia para grupos de oficina como Community Impact y Houston Inclusion Committee, desarrollar materiales de comunicación que incluyen comunicados de prensa, hojas informativas, documentos de preguntas frecuentes, puntos de conversación y notificaciones, capacitación de medios y oportunidades para miembros del equipo participando en asociaciones, trabajar con la comunidad regional para elaborar informes preparatorios para proyectos de comunicación y trabajo en oficinas de diseño con líderes externos e integradores de empresas, así como crear oportunidades de interacción entre los directores y directivos de negocios y ejecutivos de investigación, realizar reuniones interregionales y conferencias, evaluar las perspectivas de participación y participar en este programa de estudio, anuncios y actividades públicas, etc. Blog de diálogo). Premios y medios sociales: Colaborar con el Especialista en Relaciones Públicas para identificar oportunidades relevantes de premios, asistir a la reunión trimestral del Director de Diseño para revisar las presentaciones, trabajar con el especialista en relaciones públicas y los miembros del equipo de proyecto para editar las publicaciones, colaborar con la oficina Social Media Champion para crear ideas para contenidos y campañas. Fotografía y videografía: Participar en la planificación fotográfica anual, trabajar estrechamente con el Coordinador Regional de Fotografías y Videógrafo para unirse a sesiones según sea necesario. Los candidatos exitosos estarán ubicados en el área de Houston, Texas. Si estás abierto a mudarte a la zona, por favor solicita! Candidatos no locales son bienvenidos. US News & World Report 2025-2026 estudio clasifica a Houston entre los 10 mejores lugares para vivir en Texas! Vida en Gensler En gensler, estamos comprometidos con disfrutar de la vida tal como ofrecemos un mejor diseño en su clase. Desde exposiciones artísticas seleccionadas hasta concursos de diseño interno hasta la Semana del Bienestar, nuestras oficinas reflejan los diversos intereses de nuestra gente. Alentamos a cada persona en Ginsler a llevar una vida saludable y equilibrada. Nuestros beneficios integrales incluyen clases médicas, dentales, discapacitados, programas de bienestar profesional, cursos de gastos profesionales flexibles, vacaciones remuneradas y tiempo de trabajo. También nos hemos propuesto aumentar las oportunidades de empleo, ganancias anuales e inversiones asociadas al desarrollo de negocios y servicios públicos, así como nuestros planes de gestión y ventas estratégicas.
Join to apply for the PR Manager role at Gensler . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About the Role
As the Public Relations Manager for our Houston office, you will work closely with the Regional PR Director and South Central PR team. You will be responsible for media relations, thought leadership content, and speaking event management.
What You Will Do
Media Relations: Field press inquiries, coordinate with the Regional PR Director on any regional or national opportunities, read and monitor local publications and follow target reporters on social media for quick-turn story opportunities, pitch stories to local media, attend events to greet reporters as needed (including after/before work hours or on weekends on occasion), research new reporters and outlets, meet with new reporters to help educate them about projects and Gensler in general, identify story opportunities for office groups such as Community Impact and Houston Inclusion Committee, develop media materials which include press releases, fact sheets, FAQ documents, talking points, and news alerts, media train and prep team members participating in interview opportunities, work with the Regional PR Director to develop project announcement communication plans for projects and work in tandem with client partners, track, record and upload weekly press clippings to the intranet, double check for inclusion in firmwide reports such as This Week at Gensler, and analyze trends, impressions and ad equivalency value for inclusion in office/regional reports.
Thought Leadership: Research and log community and industry organization events and speaking opportunities for the consideration of office leader and designer participation, work with designers to prepare speaking proposals for desired opportunities, meet with office leaders, studio leaders and practice area leaders and designers regularly to learn about projects and public relations opportunities, research and write contributed articles in partnership with designers for both external outlets and internal ones (i.e. Dialogue blog).
Awards & Social Media: Collaborate with PR Specialist to identify relevant awards opportunities, attend Design Director quarterly meeting to review submissions, work with PR Specialist and project team members to edit submissions, collaborate with the office Social Media Champion to brainstorm ideas for content and campaigns.
Photography and Videography: Participate in annual photography planning, work closely with the Regional Photography Coordinator and Videographer to join shoots as needed.
Event Coordination: Collaborate with marketing team to plan and staff events for the office, which include client and industry-related panels and roundtables, Firmwide events (Design Forecast local), office celebrations (Appointments Day, Bonus Day, Holidays, Anniversaries).
Management: Oversee development and day-to-day management of PR Specialists.
Qualifications
10+ years professional experience in a PR and/or Marketing position
Superior written and verbal communication skills – should be a person who can tell the firm’s story as eloquently as very experienced firm leaders
Well-versed in PR risk issues and developing scenarios to help firm leaders make decisions
Confident, able to communicate and work with all levels of Gensler staff, clients, and external parties
Good organization skills and attention to details; ability to prioritize, work to tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure
Relationship builder, integrator, and connector within office, region, firm, industry; seeks meaningful partnerships that align with Gensler’s strategic objectives
Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is preferred
Location
This position is in‑person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025‑2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‑in‑class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well‑being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Architecture and Planning and Design Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gensler by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: PR Manager will be responsible for media relations, thought leadership content, and speaking event management . He will work closely with the Regional PR Director and South Central PR team . Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area . Non-local candidates are welcome .
En Español: Gerente de Relaciones Públicas Houston Únete a Gensler para solicitar el cargo de gerente de relaciones públicas. Obtenga asesoramiento basado en inteligencia artificial sobre este trabajo y características más exclusivas. Usted será responsable de las relaciones con los medios, el contenido del liderazgo en pensamiento y la gestión de eventos. Lo que usted hará Relaciones mediáticas: consultas de prensa sobre cualquier oportunidad regional o nacional, coordinarse con el Director Regional de Relaciones Públicas, leer y monitorear publicaciones locales y seguir a los reporteros objetivo en redes sociales para obtener oportunidades rápidas de noticias, presentar historias a los medios locales, asistir a eventos para saludar a los periodistas según sea necesario (incluyendo después/antes de las horas laborales o ocasionalmente los fines de semana), investigar nuevos reporteros y fuentes, reunirse con nuevos reporteros para ayudarlos a educar acerca de proyectos y Gensler en general, identificar oportunidades de historia para grupos de oficina como Community Impact y Houston Inclusion Committee, desarrollar materiales de comunicación que incluyen comunicados de prensa, hojas informativas, documentos de preguntas frecuentes, puntos de conversación y notificaciones, capacitación de medios y oportunidades para miembros del equipo participando en asociaciones, trabajar con la comunidad regional para elaborar informes preparatorios para proyectos de comunicación y trabajo en oficinas de diseño con líderes externos e integradores de empresas, así como crear oportunidades de interacción entre los directores y directivos de negocios y ejecutivos de investigación, realizar reuniones interregionales y conferencias, evaluar las perspectivas de participación y participar en este programa de estudio, anuncios y actividades públicas, etc. Blog de diálogo). Premios y medios sociales: Colaborar con el Especialista en Relaciones Públicas para identificar oportunidades relevantes de premios, asistir a la reunión trimestral del Director de Diseño para revisar las presentaciones, trabajar con el especialista en relaciones públicas y los miembros del equipo de proyecto para editar las publicaciones, colaborar con la oficina Social Media Champion para crear ideas para contenidos y campañas. Fotografía y videografía: Participar en la planificación fotográfica anual, trabajar estrechamente con el Coordinador Regional de Fotografías y Videógrafo para unirse a sesiones según sea necesario. Los candidatos exitosos estarán ubicados en el área de Houston, Texas. Si estás abierto a mudarte a la zona, por favor solicita! Candidatos no locales son bienvenidos. US News & World Report 2025-2026 estudio clasifica a Houston entre los 10 mejores lugares para vivir en Texas! Vida en Gensler En gensler, estamos comprometidos con disfrutar de la vida tal como ofrecemos un mejor diseño en su clase. Desde exposiciones artísticas seleccionadas hasta concursos de diseño interno hasta la Semana del Bienestar, nuestras oficinas reflejan los diversos intereses de nuestra gente. Alentamos a cada persona en Ginsler a llevar una vida saludable y equilibrada. Nuestros beneficios integrales incluyen clases médicas, dentales, discapacitados, programas de bienestar profesional, cursos de gastos profesionales flexibles, vacaciones remuneradas y tiempo de trabajo. También nos hemos propuesto aumentar las oportunidades de empleo, ganancias anuales e inversiones asociadas al desarrollo de negocios y servicios públicos, así como nuestros planes de gestión y ventas estratégicas.