London, UK
Communications coordinator
at Fletcher Priest Architects
Fletcher Priest Architects has an opportunity for a communications coordinator to join its team in London.
Fletcher Priest is an AJ100 award-winning architecture, urban design, interiors and design research practice working on major projects across Europe. We are seeking a next-level PR coordinator to help maximise the reach and impact of the practice’s work across public and private channels of communication. The ideal candidate will have a background in PR, be energetic and enthusiastic, tough and resilient, and an excellent curator of images and text. You will have a developed interest and knowledge in architecture, with a desire and ability to talk about it, particularly in writing.
You will join our business development manager and graphic designer to work across the practice and help to balance the diverse perspectives and priorities of senior leadership and project leaders, and liaise with support in the organisation and dissemination of campaigns. You will also be the main interface between the practice and our external PR agency, coordinating and supporting all activity. You’ll be the lead on compiling all press-ready material, will seek out press opportunities, and will ideally bring established relationships whilst building new ones.
We are looking for someone that is adept at using digital communications tools, including website CMSs, blogs and social media, and is also able to formulate ideas and strategy.
We hope to find someone that will see this challenge as an exciting opportunity and choose to grow their career with us.
About you:
- knowledge of and interest in design and architecture
- experience to take a significant role in coordinating and managing brand representation both internally and externally to clients, collaborators and peers
- excellent written and oral communications skills
- a keen visual and graphic eye
- experience using digital marketing and communications tools and social media (Instagram, Twitter, MailChimp etc.)
- experience using Google analytics and social media monitoring
- experience using MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- well organised and able to work effectively under pressure
- proactive, energetic and persistent
Roles/responsibilities include, but are not limited to…
Internal communications:
- organisation of internal events, including a monthly practice presentation and social events
- regularly reporting progress, activity and strategy to the partners
Digital communications:
- production of quarterly digital newsletter
- analysis of website and social media traffic and strategic developmentmanagement of image database (Open Asset)
- management of the practice website
- development of contact database
- liaise with the social media coordinator
Awards and events:
- identification and scheduling of suitable awards
- preparation of awards submissions and material for judge’s visits
- assistance with organising external and internal events
Press and PR support:
- development and implementation of communications and PR strategy with the partners
- coordination with external PR agencies and consultants as required
- creation and nurturing of relationships with journalists to monitor and broaden media coverage
- preparation of press packs (gathering images, coordinating project copy and presentation drawings etc.)
- point of contact for the media
- updating and developing press contacts database
Applications should be submitted via the ‘apply’ link below with your name and position you are applying for.
Fletcher Priest Architects is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all, irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status (including civil partnerships), race (including nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin), religion, age or disability.