PR Manager

PR Manager – Houston

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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.

• 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 round tables, Firmwide events (Design Forecast local), office celebrations (Appointments Day, Bonus Day, Holidays, Anniversaries).
• Management: Oversee development and day-to-day management of PR Specialists.

• 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

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!

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