Communications Manager & Executive Assistant

About the role

Steven Holl Architects is seeking a Communications Manager and Executive Assistant to support the principals in their Hudson Valley office. The role blends high‑level executive assistance with communications and marketing responsibilities in a fast‑paced architectural studio.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full‑time assistance to principals, including scheduling, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Correspond with clients and record project activity in Salesforce CRM.
• Outline and edit public and academic lectures, publications, exhibitions, writings, and interviews.
• Manage the firm’s website, performing periodic updates and routine maintenance.
• Compose and edit press releases and liaise with journalists and media outlets.
• Create and share social‑media posts across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Maintain principals’ credentials and affiliations.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as office management, purchasing, light bookkeeping, and staff onboarding.

Required profile

• College degree with 1‑2 years of experience in marketing or communications.
• Demonstrated interest in architecture and art, strong written and verbal communication, and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work resourcefully, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite.
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere).
• Social‑media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Salesforce CRM (or comparable CRM).
• WordPress (preferred).