Marketing Manager, Communications - Lead Storytelling & PR

SMPS Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

401k match

Bonuses

Profit-sharing

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Olson Kundig seeks a Marketing Manager, Communications in Seattle to lead the firm's communications function, partnering with marketing leadership and PR to execute a broad strategy across media relations, content, digital platforms, awards, and events. The role requires 8–10 years in the AEC industry and proven leadership of teams.

You will base in Seattle or New York with regular office presence, guiding a team and shaping narratives for diverse design projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Must have 8–10 years of relevant experience within the AEC industry
• Experience managing teams and communications programs
• Strong writing and storytelling skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Marketing Coordinators and Specialists across communications, digital, visual media, and editorial
• Oversee communications strategy execution across media relations, digital platforms, awards, and events
• Manage workflow, assign work, and balance team capacity to ensure timely delivery
• Serve as a primary point of escalation for team and project-related issues
• Oversee development of press materials, media outreach, and PR partner relationships
• Guide content creation across publications, presentations, website, and social media
• Lead photography and video documentation efforts
• Manage awards submissions and track results
• Oversee execution of events, lectures, and presentations
• Track communications budgets and reporting
• Lead special projects such as books and exhibitions

Skills

Team leadership

Storytelling

Writing

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Marketing/Business/Journalism/English

Job description

Olson Kundig seeks a Marketing Manager, Communications in Seattle to lead the firm's communications function, partnering with marketing leadership and PR to execute a broad strategy across media relations, content, digital platforms, awards, and events. The role requires 8–10 years in the AEC industry and proven leadership of teams.

You will base in Seattle or New York with regular office presence, guiding a team and shaping narratives for diverse design projects worldwide.