Communications Manager

• Lead the execution of strategic communications plans that span a variety of tactics and channels to foster greater visibility of ZGF Seattle’s projects and people
• Cultivate relationships with client stakeholders and project partners to build trust, identify storytelling opportunities, and ensure consistent and appropriate project messaging
• Research local events and other visibility opportunities and support on-the-ground activities
• Develop and nurture relationships with local and regional media
• Maintain media lists, develop pitches, and secure features of ZGF’s projects, thought leadership and ideas, and people
• Develop key messaging, briefing docs, and other materials to prep ZGF spokespeople for media interviews
• Collaborate with Seattle Marketing and architecture teams to support content development for ZGF website, including project pages and blogs
• Lead development of Seattle office conference submission and work closely with the Seattle Marketing team on award submissions
• Directly manage and support social media accounts, including developing content, posting, and reporting
• identifying social media-worthy opportunities, and ensuring alignment with established protocol and client expectations
• Partner with Seattle Marketing on start-to-finish logistics for multiple architectural photoshoots per year
• Partner with Vancouver office leadership and firmwide Communications team to identify project storytelling priorities
• Collaborate with Vancouver Marketing and architecture teams to support content development for select projects to be published on ZGF website
• Work with Vancouver Marketing teams to identify social media-worthy opportunities and develop post copy
• Collaborate with Vancouver Marketing and firmwide Communications team on photoshoot planning for select Vancouver projects including photographer selection and shot list
• Track architectural project timelines and major milestones for activation opportunities
• Manage trackers for content, awards and conference deadlines, media opportunities, and earned media
• Identify awards and conference opportunities for on-the-boards and completed projects

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related field
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated storytelling experience from inception of idea through to completed product
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and research skills
• Proficiency in software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
• Ability to travel to Vancouver B.C. office 2 -4 times per year based on business need

Proficiency in software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401k with employer match
• 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year
• paid parental and family leave programs