Communications Coordinator - New York, NY

Rogers DeSimone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

DeSimone Consulting Engineering is seeking a Communications Coordinator in New York, NY to support external communications and content creation across platforms. You will help craft content about projects, staff, and company news, while organizing visual assets and managing email campaigns.

You’ll research information, gather assets, draft social posts, and maintain our contact database for targeted outreach, contributing to press releases, awards, and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Write and update content about DeSimone projects, people, and company news for our website, social media, email campaigns, and internal SharePoint
• Research and gather project information, photos, and visual assets to support press releases, award submissions, proposals, and presentations
• Draft social posts, monitor Hootsuite for mentions and shareable content, and help publish to our social channels and website
• Maintain and segment our contact database and set up email campaigns in Mailchimp
• Track award opportunities and prepare submission materials, including project descriptions, team bios, photos, and drawings
• Keep project and marketing information organized and up to date in VantagePoint, OpenAsset, and our internal systems
• Basic photo editing, check image rights, and proofread content for the marketing team

Skills

Writing & proofreading

Organizational skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Deltek VantagePoint

OpenAsset

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

Job description

Communications Coordinator - New York, NY

Locations

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New York, NY 10005, USA

• Salary : $70,000 USD per year
• Full-Time

About Us: DeSimone is a leading global structural engineering firm known for delivering innovative, high-performance design solutions across the built environment. Our team of engineers, designers, and technical experts collaborates on a diverse portfolio—from iconic high-rise buildings to complex, large-scale structures—shaping skylines and communities around the world. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, we partner closely with clients to bring bold ideas to life with precision, creativity, and technical excellence. Why DeSimone? At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s most brilliant engineering minds on projects that redefine skylines and push the boundaries of design and innovation. From iconic skyscrapers to cutting-edge structures, our global portfolio reflects a commitment to excellence and creativity. We are a team that values growth, collaboration, and real impact—you won’t just be part of the work, you’ll help shape it. With strong mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to advance, you’ll build a career as impressive as the projects you’re working on. We offer a flexible, collaborative work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401K—designed to support your well‑being and long‑term success. At DeSimone, your contributions matter. You’ll be trusted with meaningful work, empowered to grow, and supported every step of the way. Ready to build what’s next? Join us.

About the Role:

The Communications Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to support external communications and content creation efforts across platforms, bringing positive energy, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to a high standard of quality work. Core responsibilities include assisting in drafting and updating written and visual content focusing on DeSimone projects, staff, and company news for our digital platforms, researching, gathering and documenting critical project information and visual assets, used for content creation and for marketing team needs at large, maintaining the contact database for email outreach, and setting up emails for distribution in Mailchimp and helping to post content on social media and the firm’s website.

What You’ll Do:

• Write and update content about DeSimone projects, people, and company news for our website, social media, email campaigns, and internal SharePoint
• Research and gather project information, photos, and visual assets to support press releases, award submissions, proposals, and presentations
• Draft social posts, monitor Hootsuite for mentions and shareable content, and help publish to our social channels and website
• Maintain and segment our contact database and set up email campaigns in Mailchimp
• Track award opportunities and prepare submission materials, including project descriptions, team bios, photos, and drawings
• Keep project and marketing information organized and up to date in VantagePoint, OpenAsset, and our internal systems
• Basic photo editing, check image rights, and proofread content for the marketing team

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• 2+ years of communications or marketing experience (A/E/C industry experience preferred)
• Strong writing, grammar, and proofreading skills, with a sharp eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Deltek VantagePoint, OpenAsset, Hootsuite, Mailchimp is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• A positive, collaborative attitude and comfort working with colleagues and outside partners

Minimum (Required) Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing or in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of communications or marketing experience with a preference for experience in the A/E/C industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in Deltek VantagePoint a plus
• Attention to detail and exceptional grammar skills
• Strong organizational, file management, and time management skills

At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, we’re committed to transparency—especially when it comes to compensation. The salary range listed reflects what we believe, in good faith, is a fair and competitive range for this role based on the market and location. This is a salaried, exempt position with an anticipated base salary range of $70,000–$77,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Most candidates are typically hired near the midpoint of the range, ensuring a balanced and equitable approach across our team.
That said, we recognize exceptional talent. In cases where a candidate brings significantly more experience or specialized expertise than required, we may consider an offer toward the higher end of the range. We’re excited you’re considering DeSimone and look forward to learning more about you. DeSimone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion (including beliefs, practices, or absence thereof), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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