Senior Communications Coordinator

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes – often for art collectors – to academic, cultural, and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.

We are currently seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to support the firm’s strategic public relations and communications efforts. The role will work in close collaboration with the firm’s Director of Public Relations & Communications, the marketing team, and external PR partners to support media relations, content creation, awards and events.

The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive self-starter with strong writing and organizational skills, a global design perspective, and prior experience in the AEC industry (architecture, engineering, and construction). This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and brings a clear interest in storytelling across media formats.

The selected candidate is expected to work regularly in our Seattle, Washington office.

• Coordinate responses to media requests, including gathering project information, developing written and visual materials, liaising with internal teams and external PR partners, and managing timelines
• Draft press releases and media pitch decks for editorial submissions
• Prepare research and briefing materials for media interviews and engagements
• Track, report, and analyze media placements, including compiling summaries and key insights
• Maintain and update media contact lists and CRM
• Maintain physical and digital archives of publications featuring the firm’s work
• Assist in identifying new media opportunities, including project pitches and editorial planning

• Write and edit communications copy, including project descriptions, biographies, interview content, case studies, press releases, media pitch decks, and internal and external materials
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather and organize content inputs
• Maintain and organize the firm’s digital library of communications assets
• Update and manage content across online platforms, including the firm website and external project partners
• Generate written content for social media, website, and other communications channels
• Support the development of content for books, publications, exhibitions, video projects, internal communications, and other special initiatives

• Track award opportunities and deadlines; maintain submission calendars and gather required project assets
• Manage timelines and coordinate submission requirements, including drafting and editing award submission content
• Maintain records of submissions, results, and award recognition

• Provide planning and logistical support for events, lectures, juries, and presentations, including scheduling, coordination, and on‑site execution as needed
• Assist with preparation of presentation materials, including decks, talking points, promotional materials, and supporting visuals
• Conduct research to identify new opportunities for lectures, juries, and speaking engagements
• Track and maintain calendars and records for events, lectures, juries, and speaking engagements
• Manage invitations, guest lists, and event communications
• Coordinate promotion of events and speaking engagements across communications channels

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, English, or a related field
• Experience
  : 5‑8 years of relevant experience in the AEC industry (architecture, engineering and construction)
• Digital Literacy
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and web/social platforms (Word Press, Instagram, Linked In)
  • Familiarity with media…