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Posting Date
07-23-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8605
Areas of Expertise
Marketing
Job Category
Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Locations
Houston, TX, US
Posting Location: Austin, TX, US
Posting Location: Dallas, TX, US
Description
Your Role
Gensler is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly collaborative Social Media Specialist to support the South Central Region, including offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Nashville and San Antonio. This role will help elevate Gensler's brand, people, projects, thought leadership, and culture across social media channels while supporting regional business goals and employee engagement initiatives.
Working closely with the South Central Region PR and marketing teams, office and practice area leadership, and design professionals, the Social Media Specialist will develop and execute content strategies that amplify Gensler's impact across the region and strengthen our presence among clients, prospective employees, media, industry organizations, and community partners.
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, skilled content creator, and social media strategist who understands how to translate architecture, design, and workplace culture into compelling digital content.
What You Will Do
Social Media Strategy & Content Development:
- Partner with marketing and PR teams to create visual branding guidelines and standards for social media content
- Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with regional business, brand, talent acquisition, and thought leadership objectives
- Manage content planning and publishing across Hootsuite Amplify and office Instagram accounts via Sprout Social
- Create and maintain regional content calendars in coordination with PR, marketing, and office leadership teams
- Identify timely opportunities to promote people, projects, awards, research, thought leadership, speaking engagements, community impact initiatives, and firm announcements
- Ensure all content aligns with Gensler's brand standards, voice, and messaging priorities
Content Creation:
- Write, edit, and publish engaging social media content
- Partner with designers, architects, strategists, and subject matter experts to develop stories that showcase Gensler's work and expertise
- Capture and curate photography, video, and event content from across the region
- Develop short-form video content, employee spotlights, project features, office culture content, and event coverage
- Collaborate with office PR and marketing teams to create visually engaging assets
Employee Advocacy & Internal Engagement:
- Serve as the regional lead for employee advocacy initiatives, including Hootsuite Amplify
- Train and support staff on social media best practices
- Identify opportunities to increase participation among leadership and subject matter experts
Project & Practice Promotion:
- Support social media campaigns tied to major project milestones, openings, awards, rankings, and media coverage
- Promote thought leadership generated by Gensler's practice area and regional/office leadership
- Collaborate with PR and marketing teams to amplify earned media coverage and speaking opportunities
Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and measure social media performance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting on channel growth, engagement, audience trends, and content performance
- Provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and reach
- Stay informed on emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field
- 3 to 5+ years of professional social media, digital marketing, communications, or public relations experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience managing LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media management platforms
- Experience with content planning, analytics, and reporting
- Strong photography and video content creation skills preferred
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Express, Canva, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar platforms preferred
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders across multiple offices
- Interest in architecture, design, workplace culture, innovation, and the built environment
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 Awareness 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. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
General Information
Posting Date
07-23-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8605
Areas of Expertise
Marketing
Job Category
Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Locations
Houston, TX, US
Posting Location: Austin, TX, US
Posting Location: Dallas, TX, US
Description
Your Role
Gensler is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly collaborative Social Media Specialist to support the South Central Region, including offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Nashville and San Antonio. This role will help elevate Gensler's brand, people, projects, thought leadership, and culture across social media channels while supporting regional business goals and employee engagement initiatives.
Working closely with the South Central Region PR and marketing teams, office and practice area leadership, and design professionals, the Social Media Specialist will develop and execute content strategies that amplify Gensler's impact across the region and strengthen our presence among clients, prospective employees, media, industry organizations, and community partners.
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, skilled content creator, and social media strategist who understands how to translate architecture, design, and workplace culture into compelling digital content.
What You Will Do
Social Media Strategy & Content Development:
- Partner with marketing and PR teams to create visual branding guidelines and standards for social media content
- Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with regional business, brand, talent acquisition, and thought leadership objectives
- Manage content planning and publishing across Hootsuite Amplify and office Instagram accounts via Sprout Social
- Create and maintain regional content calendars in coordination with PR, marketing, and office leadership teams
- Identify timely opportunities to promote people, projects, awards, research, thought leadership, speaking engagements, community impact initiatives, and firm announcements
- Ensure all content aligns with Gensler's brand standards, voice, and messaging priorities
Content Creation:
- Write, edit, and publish engaging social media content
- Partner with designers, architects, strategists, and subject matter experts to develop stories that showcase Gensler's work and expertise
- Capture and curate photography, video, and event content from across the region
- Develop short-form video content, employee spotlights, project features, office culture content, and event coverage
- Collaborate with office PR and marketing teams to create visually engaging assets
Employee Advocacy & Internal Engagement:
- Serve as the regional lead for employee advocacy initiatives, including Hootsuite Amplify
- Train and support staff on social media best practices
- Identify opportunities to increase participation among leadership and subject matter experts
Project & Practice Promotion:
- Support social media campaigns tied to major project milestones, openings, awards, rankings, and media coverage
- Promote thought leadership generated by Gensler's practice area and regional/office leadership
- Collaborate with PR and marketing teams to amplify earned media coverage and speaking opportunities
Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and measure social media performance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting on channel growth, engagement, audience trends, and content performance
- Provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and reach
- Stay informed on emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field
- 3 to 5+ years of professional social media, digital marketing, communications, or public relations experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience managing LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media management platforms
- Experience with content planning, analytics, and reporting
- Strong photography and video content creation skills preferred
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Express, Canva, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar platforms preferred
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders across multiple offices
- Interest in architecture, design, workplace culture, innovation, and the built environment
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 Awareness 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. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Social Media Manager
Frame your degree field precisely
Your Australian bachelor's degree must directly support the specialty occupation claim. A communications or marketing degree works cleanly. A general business degree needs supporting documentation showing the role requires that specific field of study.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search DOL's public LCA disclosure data for companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing or communications roles. These employers already understand the E-3 visa process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer due to sponsorship concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Social media roles face more consular scrutiny than engineering or accounting. Prepare evidence that the job requires a specific degree, not just digital skills. Job descriptions citing strategy, analytics, or brand architecture strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Handle your LCA and filing with Migrate Mate
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and errors at this stage cause the most preventable delays.
Get written confirmation of sponsorship intent
Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing that the employer will file the LCA and support your E-3 application. Some hiring managers agree verbally but HR policies limit visa sponsorship. Get this confirmed before you resign from your current role.
Use your two-year renewal window strategically
The E-3 renews in two-year increments with no cap. Start your renewal process at least 90 days before your current status expires. If you change employers, the new employer must file a fresh LCA before you begin work.
E-3 Visa Social Media Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Social Media Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Social Media Manager roles from employers with documented visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will reject you at the offer stage. Filter by role and visa type to find employers already set up to file an LCA and support your E-3 application.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Social Media Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It can, but the role must demonstrably require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like marketing, communications, or digital media. Generalist roles where any degree suffices won't qualify. Roles with clear responsibilities around strategy, brand management, or data-driven campaigns, tied to a relevant degree, have the strongest qualifying arguments at the consulate.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Social Media Manager roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so an employer can sponsor you at any time of year without waiting for an October start date. The H-1B visa requires lottery selection, which runs once per year with no guaranteed result. For Australian professionals, the E-3 is faster, more predictable, and does not depend on luck.
Can I switch Social Media Manager employers while on the E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and have it DOL-certified before you start work. Unlike the H-1B, there is no portability provision that lets you begin working on the same approval. Build at least four to six weeks of buffer into your transition timeline to allow for LCA processing.