Corporate Communications Specialist

Corporate Communications Specialist (Creative Design)

Ardurra is seeking a Communications Specialist to support our Corporate Communications Team in one of these locations:
Dallas, TX;
Tampa, FL;
Orlando, FL;
Raleigh, NC;
Charlotte, NC;
Knoxville, TN.

While remote candidates will be considered, this role is ideally based in or near one of Ardurra's offices to allow for periodic in-office collaboration.

Ardurra has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industry. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting business, and we understand that our reputation is wholly founded on the strength of the professionals that work hard every single day to serve our clients and our communities.

The Communications Specialist performs professional-level communications and content development work in support of Ardurra's Corporate Communications function. This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated internal and external communications projects that align with Ardurra's corporate objectives, brand vision, and business priorities. The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, with a strong emphasis on managing projects from concept through completion, developing compelling messaging, supporting audience engagement, and strengthening brand visibility across Ardurra's channels.

With expertise in writing, editing, storytelling, and project coordination, the Specialist develops high-quality communications for internal and external audiences and collaborates with internal stakeholders, designers, and other contributors to deliver effective, on-brand communications.

• Develops and implements internal communications, including announcements, newsletters, project features, and other employee-facing content.
• Develops external communications content, including website content, project features, and other brand-building content that support Ardurra's visibility and market presence.
• Writes, edits, and curates content for Ardurra's website, intranet, social media platforms, email campaigns and ensuring alignment with company goals, brand standards, and audience needs.
• Supports a website-first content approach through content development, regular updates, and performance monitoring to improve user experience and engagement.
• Manages communications projects and deliverables from concept through execution, coordinating content, timelines, contributors, and approvals to support timely, high-quality delivery across channels.
• Manages and contributes to editorial calendars for internal and external communication channels, helping ensure alignment across platforms and timely delivery of content.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to produce engaging content, including employee spotlights, project stories, and thought leadership that highlights Ardurra's technical expertise and market strengths.
• Supports the development of visual communications by contributing to creative concepts, coordinating with designers or other creative partners, and providing basic graphic design support for social media graphics, presentations, email visuals, and other branded materials.
• Assists with video content creation and editing to support storytelling across internal and external platforms.
• Helps maintain brand consistency by applying and reinforcing Ardurra's visual identity and branding guidelines across communication materials.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop messaging and communications for strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, corporate events, and marketing campaigns.
• Monitors industry trends, platform updates, and emerging communications tools, including AI-enabled tools, and brings forward relevant ideas to improve content development and workflow efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or digital media; experience in the AEC industry is a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to produce professional, engaging, and error-free content for multiple audiences and channels.
• Experience supporting a website-first or digital-first content approach, with the ability to develop content for the web and extend it effectively across other channels.
• Experience managing…