Public Relations & Communications Coordinator - Corporate Services

About UsAt Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities, we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals. We’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You We’re looking for someone who has:

A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Integrated Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related fieldA minimum of three years of relevant experience

Strong writing and editing skills, including knowledge of AP style, grammar, and punctuation, with the ability to provide relevant work samples

The ability to translate complex architecture and engineering information into engaging content that is easily understood by nontechnical audiences

The ability to distill key thought leadership concepts into compelling articles and targeted media pitches

Working knowledge of communications, public relations, and marketing practices and principles

Media relations experience, including developing targeted pitches and building relationships with reporters

Experience developing and managing social media content, preferably in a business-to-business environment

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, website content management systems such as Word Press, content dissemination platforms, and native social media analytics

Experience with media and social monitoring platforms such as Cision, Meltwater, or Muck Rack Hands-on experience with Hub Spot, PR Newswire, or related platforms

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, subject matter experts, technical staff, internal stakeholders, and marketing partners

Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and follow up on time-sensitive deliverables independently

The ability to lead and manage meetings, including developing agendas, outlining next steps, and clearly communicating decisions and deliverables

Familiarity with standard office practices and the ability to follow established firm policies and proceduresA collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationshipsA willingness to travel approximately 15%, including overnight stays, based on project and event schedules

The ability to maintain a regular in-office presence in our Nashville office as part of a hybrid work arrangement

Public relations agency or journalism experience is preferred. Experience in video production, including storyboarding and conducting interviews, and an interest in or experience with the architecture, engineering, and construction industries are also considered a plus.

About the Role As the Public Relations & Communications Coordinator, you will:

Develop brand-consistent and engaging content, including project profiles, website copy, social media and blog posts, press releases, and newsletters that communicate Gresham Smith’s capabilities and value to clients

Identify relevant industry and national publications, track…