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About Us

SWBR is a nationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture, graphic design, planning and civil engineering. Since our founding in 1969, the focus of our expertise and most of our current work supports education, housing, and workplace design.

We are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we’re united by a core mission: to positively impact lives through meaningful design.

With 120+ professionals, we are headquartered in Rochester, New York with offices in Troy, Syracuse, and Buffalo, New York.

Are you a talented writer, creative thinker, and natural storyteller? We're looking for a detail-oriented, high-energy Communications Specialist to help drive content creation, social media, public relations, and day-to-day marketing initiatives.

You’ll support the Marketing team by creating content, managing social media, coordinating internal requests, and keeping our communications systems running smoothly. This position gives the right candidate exposure to the full AEC marketing process with room to grow.

*Interviewees for this position will be asked to submit 2-3 writing samples of their choice.*

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content for social media, website updates, press releases, email campaigns, and marketing collateral.
• Schedule and manage social media posts and maintain reporting.
• Help maintain editorial calendars across marketing channels.
• PR tasks (drafting releases, maintaining press lists, distributing announcements).
• Support proposal and marketing collateral proofreading.
• Coordinate with design, BD, and studio teams to move marketing assets through the pipeline.
• Update website content through WordPress or similar CMS.
• Help prepare promotional content for trade shows and industry events.
• Collect project stories, team insights, and content inputs from internal teams.
• Provide general administrative and marketing support as needed.
• This is a 100% in-office role, unless travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of marketing/communications experience (internships count).
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear, engaging content.
• High attention to detail and strong proofreading abilities.
• Familiarity with social media management and basic analytics.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and work with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with WordPress or other CMS platforms a plus.
• Experience with SEO a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign) a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Requirements

• Standard office activities including sitting, standing, light lifting (up to 50 lbs), speaking, and daily repetitive motion.

Base Salary Information: $57,503-$69,434

The above salary ranges represent a good faith range for incumbents of these positions. Actual offers will be based on experience, education level, and demonstrated skills and will be at the discretion of the employer.

We actively support professional development, including steps towards licensure and/or related accreditations, as a benefit of employment. SWBR offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package and provides a creative environment. Applicants interested in joining a progressive, energetic and family-friendly firm that rewards hard-working team players and offers unlimited growth potential in a multi-studio design setting should view our website at www.swbr.com/career/ to apply.

SWBR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.