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Ardurra is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist to support our Corporate Communications Team. Location preference is in or near one of these geographies: Dallas, TX; Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN. (Remote, hybrid, or in-office candidates will all be considered for this role.) 

***Please upload your portfolio along with your resume when applying.***

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.

Primary Function
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.
Primary Duties

• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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 communications projects from concept through execution, with the ability to coordinate deliverables, timelines, and contributors across multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage recurring communications workstreams independently, with strong judgment, initiative, and follow-through.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills, with proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.).
• Familiarity with performance analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) and reporting techniques.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting needs.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Third-Party Recruiters:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. In the absence of a signed agency agreement, any submitted candidate will be considered the property of Ardurra without financial obligation to the agency.

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