Strategic Editorial & PR Communications Lead

Sasaki Associates, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasaki Associates, Inc. in Boston seeks a Communications Manager for Editorial & PR to shape and amplify the firm’s external voice across platforms. You will lead thought leadership, manage the editorial calendar, and oversee print/digital content and PR activities.

The role requires 7+ years in communications within the AEC industry, with in-house or media experience encouraged. Monday–Thursday in-office; Fridays remote.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of design concepts and ability to translate them into compelling stories.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized/attentive to detail.
• Proactive and initiative-driven.
• Ability to successfully manage, train, and coach direct reports.
• Advanced knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram).
• Working knowledge of Wordpress/CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and development of the firm's thought leadership and internally-produced content calendar, aligning production timelines with editorial strategy and firmwide goals.
• Identifies editorial and media-worthy themes in 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.
• Manages social media content tied to thought leadership, firm/project 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.

Skills

Design concepts

Writing

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Mentorship

Social media

WordPress / CMS

Tools

LinkedIn

Instagram

Job description

Sasaki Associates, Inc. in Boston seeks a Communications Manager for Editorial & PR to shape and amplify the firm’s external voice across platforms. You will lead thought leadership, manage the editorial calendar, and oversee print/digital content and PR activities.

The role requires 7+ years in communications within the AEC industry, with in-house or media experience encouraged. Monday–Thursday in-office; Fridays remote.