Communications Specialist
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
KieranTimberlake is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our team.
Working closely with the Visual Communications Manager Business Development Manager and firm leadership the Communications Specialist will be responsible for assembling RFQ and RFP responses client interview presentations award submissions web and social media updates and other marketing collateral. The position also will assist with content strategy and promotional activities for the firm.
The Communications Specialist will be a key liaison between internal project teams and the firms collaborators supporting business development efforts and communications production. This role requires strong organizational skills content development expertise and experience coordinating multiple projects while maintaining high-quality results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development Support
- Organize route and balance internal assignments to meet concurrent deadlines
- Liaise with project teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date information for proposals
- Compile graphic presentations for interviews and assist with logistics
- Support preparation of RFQ and RFP submissions for new opportunities including local and federal government standard forms (SF 330)
- Write and edit project narratives and specific proposal responses
- Organize and maintain project information databases imagery and proposal content resources
- Print bind and ship proposals as needed
- Support the go/no-go decision-making process by providing overviews of each opportunity
- Develop and maintain contacts with architectural engineering and construction consultants
Communications & Marketing Support
- Support the Visual Communications Manager with the production of marketing collateral website content social media posts and public-facing presentations
- Translate technical content into stories for industry and general audiences
- Coordinate speaking engagements (20 per year) and compile presentations when required
- Work with team members and project teams to submit awards (approximately 30 per year)
- Assist with planning and managing photography commissions
- Respond to inbound media requests and academic inquiries
- Develop and maintain media contacts
- Support special projects such as exhibitions and in-office events as required
- Organize supporting documents and information to ensure an efficient process and high-quality results
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is a creative flexible professional who enjoys working collaboratively to produce high-quality content that promotes the firm. This individual will have strong organizational abilities and experience managing multiple assignments effectively.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant architecture or engineering marketing business development and/or communications experience
- Prior experience working with the RFP process and proposal development
- Academic background or experience with architecture design or urban studies strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong time management organizational and interpersonal skills
- Skilled at planning executing and tracking tasks to meet aggressive deadlines
- Capacity to think openly and iteratively in a fast-paced creative environment
- Understanding of and interest in architecture and design
- Collaborative approach to working with architects communications professionals and firm leadership
Technical Proficiency
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite required
- Experience working with graphic templates
- Working knowledge of professional social media and web management best practices
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must include the following:
- Cover letter indicating your interest in the position
- Current resume including references
- Three writing samples
Kindly note that hyperlinks to websites may not be reviewed and are considered supplementary.
Due to the volume of interested applicants we are not able to respond to telephone only no recruiters.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at
Interested applicants are invited to apply via our website by clicking here. Applications must include the following:
- Cover letter indicating your interest in the position
- Current resume including references
- Three writing samples
Kindly note that hyperlinks to websites may not be reviewed and are considered supplementary.
Due to the volume of interested applicants we are not able to respond to telephone inquiries. Principals only no recruiters.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at
Salary is commensurate with professional experience demonstrated knowledge and education benefits package will be offered including a medical and prescription plan with a health reimbursement arrangement dental vision flexible spending accounts income protection and offers a hybrid work policy that provides one Work from Home (WFH) day per week.
Required Experience:
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About Company
An award-winning architecture firm established in 1984 and a leader in practice-based architectural research and sustainable buildings.
