Communications Coordinator

BIG is looking for a full-time Communications Coordinator to join our NYC office! As an integral part of our Global Comms team, you will work within all aspects of communications, including public relations, internal communications, social media and production. Creating content – including press releases and social media posts – will be a core part of the day-to-day. Other duties include maintaining website project pages, responding to media inquiries and drafting award submissions. Come join a collaborative team in a creative, fast-paced and fun office environment!

BIG is in the office 5 days/week and is located in Dumbo, New York.

As a Communications team member, you will:

• Execute communications plans for project announcements, including design unveilings, groundbreakings, topping offs and completions; attend project milestone events as necessary
• Research industry awards and draft submissions for BIG projects and colleagues
• Produce, update and maintain content on the BIG website
• Draft press releases, internal communications newsletter and other written material, showcasing a deep understanding of the BIG brand voice
• Assist with press and office events (film and photo shoots, tours, media interviews, talks and parties)
• Develop and maintain social media calendar for BIG’s channels, including drafting posts and sourcing imagery. Maintain day-to-day activities across channels.
• Manage the press email inbox daily, fielding and vetting media inquiries
• Daily monitoring of the press for coverage of BIG and our projects, as well as relevant architecture & design trends and news
• Engage with architecture & design journalists on a regular basis, strengthening your relationships across media landscape. Attend industry and networking events, acting as a representative for BIG, when relevant.
• Perform administrative duties, including press clipping, maintaining media lists, documenting award wins, maintaining archiving platform, etc.

The ideal applicant has:

• Experience in communications and/or marketing (agency or in-house); a background in architecture, design and/or arts preferred
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• A strong interest and creative ability to convey architectural ideas across different platforms
• Fluency in English
• Strong skills in Adobe suite, especially Photoshop and InDesign
• High sense of urgency, attention to detail, proactiveness and comfortable working with leadership
• Experience with Meltwater and/or Cision, basic photography and editing skills, and general knowledge of architecture & design concepts and media landscape a plus!
• Passion for architecture & design, and being part of a collaborative, tight-knit team in a fun and intensely creative environment