London, UK
Communications coordinator
at Applied Wayfinding
Applied Wayfinding is seeking a communications coordinator to join its London-based studio.
Applied Wayfinding is an international design agency with unique expertise in creating legible systems for complex environments. Our approach and methods have evolved from many years of experience in developing world-class wayfinding and placemaking schemes for cities, campuses, parks, mixed-use developments and internal spaces.
The communications coordinator will support the CEO and commercial team in the development and execution of the studio’s narrative, overseeing internal, external, industry and other stakeholder communications. This is a varied role which has a global scope with a specific focus on the EU and the US. Responsibilities include being the main liaison with our external PR agency and select content providers, managing marketing content, overseeing press activity, and organising events. The international nature of the role will mean being available at times outside the standard work-day with international travel opportunities.
Key responsibilities – to include, but not be restricted to, the following:
- managing external agencies and specialists including liaising with our external PR agency to deliver press material and seek PR opportunities
- updating stakeholders on press activity
- copywriting and content creation
- managing and updating our image library and case studies
- leading the social media strategy and curating the output across various channels
- production and management of bids, awards and competition submissions
- coordination and organisation of events for the promotion of the practice with a particular regard to new work
- coordinating internal knowledge share
- assisting with ad-hoc tasks, managing special projects
Skills and key qualities:
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to work in an agile way within a high-performing, fast-paced environment
- strong analytical, organisational and collaborative skills
- strong ability to communicate with and influence internal and external stakeholders, as well as executive management and leadership teams
- ability to work autonomously, and capability to also work collaboratively with project teams to meet targets
- sound judgment and ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential issues
- willing to work internationally and travel abroad
- an appreciation of commercial business priorities, and the modern media environment
Qualifications and experience:
- a minimum of three years’ experience in communications and/or marketing
- a proven track record of dealing with an external PR agency
- knowledge of modern media channels and techniques
- experience in a change management or transformation environment desirable
- awareness and interest in design
- previous experience using Microsoft Office Suite/InDesign/social media software
Salary: negotiable, dependent on experience.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
To apply, please submit a cover letter along with your CV using the ‘apply’ link below by October 1, 2019.