Senior Manager, PR & Communications - Real Estate at Nickerson

Join our award-winning PR team - named a PRNews 2024 Finalist for Small Agency of the Year - led by former NBC anchor, Shannon Mulaire.

Job Description

Our Senior Manager, Real Estate & AEC PR & Communications will promote Nickerson and our clients by developing communications strategies and programs to promote and gain overall brand recognition for our real estate and architecture, engineering, and construction client-partners across our portfolio. This role will require a strong background in commercial real estate development and significant and relevant PR & Communications industry experience to guide and inform our client-partners. We are looking for a well-connected communicator who understands how to engage with a wide variety of audiences through relevant channels including consumer, trade, corporate and social channels. Candidate must be a sophisticated writer and thinker, be actively participating in industry organizations, and understand how to engage with the wide variety of the audiences we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy and execution of long- and short-term high-impact PR and integrated marketing campaigns for commercial real estate and AEC clients including media tours, feature story development and pitching, social media programs, press releases, award programs, persona messaging, executive speaker placement, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors, and analysts
• Serve as the main point of contact for all external media inquiries
• Serve as a main point of contact for Nickerson’s client-partners
• Manage coordinators, senior coordinators, and managers
• Manage projects to ensure all action items/deliverables are met
• Lead client-partner meetings
• Support the management of client expectations, ensuring projects remain within scope
• React quickly to and assist in the management of crisis situations
• Collaborate across creative services, events, and social media departments to develop and execute integrated communications programs
• Review team’s work to ensure accuracy, quality
• Adhere to agency systems, processes, and best practices, serving as an example for the Nickerson team
• Hold Lunch & Learn sessions to train the team on best practices, new tools, etc.
• Prepare and deliver PR performance metrics to Leadership Team
• Hold at least one (1) leadership role in an industry organization
• Identify business development opportunities within current client-partner relationships
• Attend multiple networking events monthly
• Foster a sense of culture across the team and agency 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the commercial real estate, AEC, and development spaces, ideally with 5+ years of experience working within the industry
• Demonstrated exemplary writing and critical-thinking abilities
• A proven record of placing clients in top-tier publications (business, tech, energy, real estate, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage external communications, public affairs, and media relations campaign development
• Demonstrated ability to lead client-partner accounts
• A willingness to represent the agency at networking events, through professional memberships
• The ability to adapt and add value within a highly innovative agency
• Competence in Microsoft computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Teams and OneDrive experience a plus
• Previous experience with project management software (e.g. Asana, Monday, etc.)
• Experience managing a CRM (ideally Salesforce) 

Location and Travel

Team member will work fully remotely with some anticipated travel to client-partners, industry events, etc.

Candidates MUST be based in New York, NY

Benefits and Culture:

• Remote Work – Nickerson is a fully-remote team. We offer the opportunity to work from anywhere.
• Diversity & Inclusion – We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive professional environment. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply – we value each team member’s unique perspective and know they make our team stronger.
• Healthcare – Our comprehensive healthcare package includes medical, dental, and vision care.
• Life Insurance – Nickerson offers life insurance in addition to long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Unlimited PTO – Nickerson offers unlimited paid time off, in addition to 10 federal holidays. Team members also get their birthdays off! Woo hoo!
• Equitable Compensation – Nickerson is committed to an equitable compensation philosophy. By leveraging industry benchmarks and combining objective and performance-based criteria, we ensure fair and transparent salary decisions.
• Business Development Bonus – Nickerson encourages all team members to share our greatness with the world! We offer business development bonuses to team members who introduce us to new client-partners.
• 401(K) – Nickerson offers a 401(K) plan with 5% company match. We also offer a financial advisor who can help you with your investment options.
• Coaching – We want you to be the best version of yourself and offer training and coaching to help you recognize your strengths and build upon them.
• Involvement – We encourage all team members to participate at a leadership level in industry organizations.
• Philanthropy – Nickerson is committed to helping organizations drive social change and improve the communities in which we live and work. If a team member holds a leadership role with a charity, Nickerson will contribute $500 annually in recognition of their efforts.
• Cheers! – Each week, we hold our “Cheers” meeting to celebrate team members’ accomplishments and recognize each other for outstanding work.

Mission, Vision, and Core Values:

Our Mission: We elevate the experiential journey

Our Vision: We serve as a trusted, global partner for elite, forward-thinking brands

• Team First – We are a group of individuals who depend on each other and hold one another accountable. We emphasize collaboration and teamwork to achieve excellence together.
• Creative Thinkers – We are solution-based individuals, resourceful and knowledgeable of our respective fields. Our creative thinking generates smart, quality, results for our client-partners.
• Positive Energy & Passion – We take pride in our passion for our work and our personal lives, ensuring a vital balance to sustain our positive energy and innovative ideas.
• Individuality & Diversity – We embrace each member’s individuality and perspectives, celebrating their uniqueness. We believe our diverse experiences elevate our creativity and produce the best results.

Equal Opportunity

Nickerson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.