Corporate Communications Specialist

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist (Creative Design) to join our Corporate Communications Team in a hybrid arrangement, ideally near one of our offices in Dallas, Tampa, Orlando, Raleigh, Charlotte, or Knoxville.

You will develop and execute internal and external communications, manage editorial calendars, and collaborate with designers to deliver on-brand content across channels. Excellent writing, design and storytelling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, PR, marketing, journalism or related field.
• 5+ years in corporate communications, PR or digital media; experience in AEC a plus.
• Strong writing/editing for multiple audiences and channels.
• Experience with website-first or digital-first content development.
• Ability to manage projects from concept through execution with timelines and contributors.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment and initiative.
• Basic design and video skills using Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develops internal communications including announcements, newsletters and employee features.
• Creates external content like website features and brand-building materials.
• Writes and edits content for website, intranet, social media and email campaigns.
• Supports a website-first content approach with regular updates and analytics.
• Manages communications projects and timelines across channels.
• Maintains editorial calendars across platforms and ensures timely delivery.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to produce employee spotlights and project stories.
• Contributes to visual concepts and provides basic graphic design support for social media and presentations.
• Assists with video content creation and editing for internal and external channels.
• Helps maintain Ardurra's brand identity across materials.
• Monitors industry trends and AI-enabled tools to improve content development.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Project coordination

Graphic design

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere

Job description

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.

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.

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