Brand & PR Writer

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future.

LPA is a collective of architects, designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture." At LPA you’ll be part of a team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued.

LPA is seeking a talented Brand & PR Writer who thrives in versatility. This position will work on the brand side of our editorial team, helping to manage and execute on the daily written deliverables that an integrated firm with a robust content output demands, including PR duties.

We’d love to see your portfolio showcasing a well-rounded sense of variety. You never know what might come up—and that’s what keeps the job exciting and fulfilling day in and day out.

Key responsibilities and capabilities:

● Company announcement writeups (e.g., award announcements)

● Press releases

● Newsletters

● Marketing copy

● Identifying story angles, building media lists, drafting emails and pitching stories to journalists (bonus if you have editorial contacts at different niche and mainstream outlets)

● Coverage of events (awards presentations, ribbon cuttings)

● Editorial support during photo and video shoots

● Social media campaigns on various platforms

● Writing executive bios that sing (for internal and external use)

● Web descriptions of various firm projects

● Short-form taglines and snappy copy for everything from in-house posters to brand materials at events

● Awards submissions

● Ability to work on our quarterly print magazine, Catalyst, and our output of web articles

What your background might look like:

● Time spent at a marketing, branding or design studio

● Time spent at a media company

● Time spent in journalism

Ideally, you’ll have …

● An interest in architecture, design, visual culture and sustainability

● An eye for detail and accuracy

● A sense of voice and style

● A chameleonic ability to adapt to various voices and styles, whether you’re helping someone shape a speech or crafting a voice-driven social post.

About LPA: LPA is a multi-discipline firm focused on collaboration, inclusion and an integrated design process that connects building performance and design excellence. Our success and influence on the industry reflect a culture that emphasizes diversity, education and promoting young talent, including CEO Wendy Rogers, who took over the role in 2017 after 30 years with the firm, starting as an intern.

Our firm breaks down the barriers between disciplines, drawing upon the expertise of the different teams—engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, planners—to find the best answers for each project. At every level, we’ve eliminated the traditional barriers to encourage collaboration and the flow of ideas. Every voice is heard. All input is valued. The focus is on the “we” not the “me” as we work with our clients and communities to develop projects that work better for people.

At LPA, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

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NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.