Communications Manager - Editorial & PR (Boston)

About Sasaki Associates For over seventy years, Sasaki has brought together the best of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, urban design, civil engineering, graphic design, place branding, and data science to shape the places in which we live. Out of our Boston, Denver, New York, Los Angeles, and Shanghai offices we are defining the contours of place and redefining what’s possible along the way. Today, we are a diverse practice of over 300 professionals who share a singular passion for creating spaces and places around the world that prove human potential.

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sasaki.com

201-500 employees

Architecture and Planning

Boston, Massachusetts

1953

Privately Held

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• internally-produced content calendar, aligning production timelines with
• editorial strategy and firmwide goals.
• Identifies editorial and media-worthy themes in close collaboration with the
• Director, leveraging an in-depth understanding of the practice to connect
• firmwide milestones, disciplines, and design projects to broader industry and
• client conversations.
• Writes, edits, and positions external communications content to elevate the
• firm's brand and advance strategic business objectives.
• Translates overarching themes and strategic priorities into clear, actionable
• writing projects and assignments for communications coordinators and
• freelance contributors.
• Manages content strategy and production for firm publications, ensuring they
• resonate with audiences, reflect the firm’s brand, and serve long-term goals.
• Contributes high-level writing and insights to articles, blog posts,
• newsletters, and other content in close collaboration with firm principals,
• design practitioners, and communications team members.
• milestones, media placements, and practice updates, optimizing messages by
• platform.
• Collaborates with the Communications Manager (Digital & Creative) to ensure
• continuity of voice across platforms and to cultivate storytelling and
• communications knowledge across the firm.
• Supports media/PR strategies alongside the Director, translating complex
• design concepts into compelling briefs, press releases, and talking points.
• Manages and supports the work of the Communications Coordinator (Editorial &
• Content) as it relates to press kits, media lists, and coverage tracking.
• Attends media-focused events, meetings, interviews, and firm milestones as
• needed.
• regular feedback, skill development plans, and writing/editing mentorship.
• Manages the workload of one or more Communications Coordinators; hires and
• manages freelance writers as-needed.
• Reviews and approves the writing, editorial output, press materials, and
• publication content of direct reports.

• Knowledge of design concepts and ability to translate them into compelling
• stories
• To be considered, please include both a cover letter and a resume with your
• submission. Thank you.

• Job Type: Full-Time. Monday through Thursday in-office, Fridays remote.
• At Sasaki, we believe in the transformative power of interdisciplinary design.
• Our firm integrates architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, civil
• engineering, planning, and urban design into one collaborative practice.
• Headquartered in Boston with satellite offices in New York, Los Angeles, Denver,
• and Shanghai, we are passionate about solving complex design challenges and
• creating spaces that inspire.
• We are seeking a Communications Manager for Editorial & PR, who will be
• responsible for shaping and amplifying our firm’s external voice through
• compelling storytelling across platforms. With a focus on writing and editing,
• the role translates complex ideas into accessible content for a range of
• audiences. The Manager oversees the editorial calendar and manages writing for
• print and digital media while also  providing meaningful PR support, helping to
• elevate project stories, thought leadership, and firm milestones. Across all
• work, the Manager ensures alignment with our brand, messaging, and strategic
• priorities.
• The Manager reports to the Director of Communications & PR and has one direct
• report. The role closely collaborates with other communications team members and
• regularly interfaces with colleagues of all levels across the firm. This role
• requires at least 7 years of communications experience, preferably within the
• AEC industry. Candidates with experience in media/publishing are also encouraged
• to apply.