Gensler

Research Communications Strategist

Gensler$80K — $85K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in writing, editorial, or publications roles.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; writing samples required.
  • Experience collaborating on integrated editorial and graphics teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign required; InCopy, Photoshop, and Illustrator are a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Must be organized, efficient, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Lead communications planning and execution for key deliverables.
  • Manage integrated communications workflows across various platforms.
  • Coordinate production schedules and ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Work with GRI leadership to enhance research visibility and impact.
  • Translate research into engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
  • Develop and edit content in multiple formats, including reports and web copy.
  • Build and maintain detailed project plans and timelines.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Disability and wellness programs.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Generous paid holidays and vacation time.
  • 401k plan with profit sharing and employee stock ownership.
  • Bonus opportunities twice a year.
Full Job Description

Your Role

The Gensler Research Institute is seeking a Research Communications Strategist onsite in our Washington, DC office to help shape, develop, and deliver communications for some of the firm's most important research initiatives.

This role is equal parts strategist, writer, and project manager. Working closely with research leaders, analysts, and designers,you'llhelp transform research findings into clear, compelling stories and communications campaigns that reach internal and external audiences. You'llserve as a thought partner throughout the process—helping refine messages, identifyopportunities, develop content, and guide projects from early ideas through launch.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys connecting the dots between research, storytelling, and execution. One day you might be helping a research lead shape the narrative for a new report; the next, you might be editing content, coordinating reviews, managing timelines, or planning how findings will be shared across channels.

What You Will Do

Research Communications & Campaign Management 

  • Lead communications planning and execution for IP and grants deliverables

  • Manage integrated communications workstreams that span across editorial, design, web, social media, and presentation materials

  • Coordinate production schedules and deliverables 

  • Ensure communications outputs are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with Institute priorities

  • Work with GRI leadership toidentifyopportunities to expand the visibility and impact of research

Editorial Development & Content Production

  • Collaborate with research leads and analytics team to translate research into clear, compelling narratives for external and internal audiences

  • Develop, write, and edit content across multiple formats, including reports, blogs, presentations, LinkedIn newsletter, web copy, internal communications, and campaign materials

  • Work w/ external writers, proofreaders, or creative contributors when needed

  • Coordinate with design teams on asset development, reviews, approvals, and production timelines

Operational Support 

  • Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and workflows in Asana 

  • Contribute to annual communications planning, editorial calendars, and strategic initiatives across Institute research centers 

Your Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant professional experience working in a writing, editorial, publications or other relevant role.

  • Excellent writing/editorial and verbal communications skills—writing samples required, showing ability to interpret research and present in accessible, engaging ways.

  • Experience working on an integrated editorial and graphics team, with an understanding of print and online publication processes.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

  • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign required (InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus).

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

  • Must be organized, efficient and enjoy working with a team.

  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of leadership.

**The base for this role is estimated to be between $80,000-$85,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience**

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 50 locations and more than 6,000 professionals networked across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
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