Press and Public Affairs Officer CRA
About Us
Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) is an international architecture and design studio with offices in Turin and New York. Founded by MIT professor Carlo Ratti, CRA sits at the intersection of design, technology, and urban innovation, developing projects that range from buildings and public spaces to large-scale urban strategies. Our work is driven by a belief that design can be a tool for understanding and shaping the future of cities.
At CRA, architecture meets data, research meets construction, and curiosity is our most essential tool.
The Role
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, is looking for a Press and Public Affairs Officer to carry the studio’s work to a wider audience and steer Carlo Ratti’s public and media engagements. We are after a curious wordsmith and a precise communicator, someone with a talent for building lasting relationships. The role is open to all levels of experience, recent graduates included.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for international journalists, turning their enquiries into good stories about CRA’s projects
- Shape press campaigns for project launches, from the press kit to the caption on the final image
- Host journalists on press visits and arrange interviews with the studio’s partners
- Weigh invitations to conferences, lectures, juries and panels, and see each engagement through from first email to briefing notes
- Cultivate relationships with institutions, public bodies, universities and event organizers in Italy and abroad
- Research and write journalistic texts and communications for audiences inside and outside the studio
- Work alongside architects, designers and researchers on stories about the future of the built environment
What We’re Looking For
- A fine writer, as happy polishing other people’s prose as your own
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity,
and ease with people from every walk of life
- A knack for working with journalists, clients, institutions and organizers alike
- An eye for detail. A misspelt name or a missing photo credit will not escape you
- Italian and English, ideally both, though other languages are welcome
- Curiosity about architecture, design, innovation or urbanism
- A background in journalism, communications, urbanism, technology, AI, education, philosophy, politics or climate studies is welcome
- Eligibility to work in the Schengen area
Not quite every box ticked, yet sure you belong here? Make your case in the motivation letter.
Why Work With Us
Joining CRA means becoming part of a studio that operates at the frontier of architecture and emerging technologies, where no two projects are alike and intellectual curiosity is as valued as technical precision.
- Impact at scale: Work on projects that shape cities, public spaces, and the future of the built environment across multiple continents.
- A culture of innovation: CRA’s practice is rooted in research and experimentation. You’ll be encouraged to think beyond conventional boundaries.
- Growth opportunities: This position offers the chance to grow within a dynamic and internationally recognized studio, with mentorship from experienced professionals.
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your CV and portfolio, we look forward to hearing from you!
THE CRA GROUP OPPOSES RACISM, SEXISM, AND ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION. WE BELIEVE THAT DIVERSITY IS CRUCIAL TO FOSTERING A BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENT AND A BETTER WORLD.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO HIRING PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL. WE ENCOURAGE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN EVERYTHING WE DO, FROM TALENT ACQUISITION TO OFFICE CULTURE TO THE CONTENT OF OUR DESIGNS.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE KNOW THAT WE ALWAYS HAVE ROOM TO IMPROVE. IF YOU JOIN US AT CRA, WE WILL WELCOME YOUR VALUES AND YOUR VOICES.
Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) is an international architecture and design studio with offices in Turin and New York. Founded by MIT professor Carlo Ratti, CRA sits at the intersection of design, technology, and urban innovation, developing projects that range from buildings and public spaces to large-scale urban strategies. Our work is driven by a belief that design can be a tool for understanding and shaping the future of cities.
At CRA, architecture meets data, research meets construction, and curiosity is our most essential tool.
The Role
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, is looking for a Press and Public Affairs Officer to carry the studio’s work to a wider audience and steer Carlo Ratti’s public and media engagements. We are after a curious wordsmith and a precise communicator, someone with a talent for building lasting relationships. The role is open to all levels of experience, recent graduates included.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for international journalists, turning their enquiries into good stories about CRA’s projects
- Shape press campaigns for project launches, from the press kit to the caption on the final image
- Host journalists on press visits and arrange interviews with the studio’s partners
- Weigh invitations to conferences, lectures, juries and panels, and see each engagement through from first email to briefing notes
- Cultivate relationships with institutions, public bodies, universities and event organizers in Italy and abroad
- Research and write journalistic texts and communications for audiences inside and outside the studio
- Work alongside architects, designers and researchers on stories about the future of the built environment
What We’re Looking For
- A fine writer, as happy polishing other people’s prose as your own
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity,
and ease with people from every walk of life
- A knack for working with journalists, clients, institutions and organizers alike
- An eye for detail. A misspelt name or a missing photo credit will not escape you
- Italian and English, ideally both, though other languages are welcome
- Curiosity about architecture, design, innovation or urbanism
- A background in journalism, communications, urbanism, technology, AI, education, philosophy, politics or climate studies is welcome
- Eligibility to work in the Schengen area
Not quite every box ticked, yet sure you belong here? Make your case in the motivation letter.
Why Work With Us
Joining CRA means becoming part of a studio that operates at the frontier of architecture and emerging technologies, where no two projects are alike and intellectual curiosity is as valued as technical precision.
- Impact at scale: Work on projects that shape cities, public spaces, and the future of the built environment across multiple continents.
- A culture of innovation: CRA’s practice is rooted in research and experimentation. You’ll be encouraged to think beyond conventional boundaries.
- Growth opportunities: This position offers the chance to grow within a dynamic and internationally recognized studio, with mentorship from experienced professionals.
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your CV and portfolio, we look forward to hearing from you!
THE CRA GROUP OPPOSES RACISM, SEXISM, AND ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION. WE BELIEVE THAT DIVERSITY IS CRUCIAL TO FOSTERING A BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENT AND A BETTER WORLD.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO HIRING PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL. WE ENCOURAGE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN EVERYTHING WE DO, FROM TALENT ACQUISITION TO OFFICE CULTURE TO THE CONTENT OF OUR DESIGNS.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE KNOW THAT WE ALWAYS HAVE ROOM TO IMPROVE. IF YOU JOIN US AT CRA, WE WILL WELCOME YOUR VALUES AND YOUR VOICES.