Internal Communications Specialist

Kimley-Horn; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to support internal clients, drive employee engagement, and maintain consistent messaging across channels. You will collaborate with partners to uphold the firm’s culture and brand while managing multiple concurrent projects.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field and at least one year in internal communications, with strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in internal communications or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding collaboration skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with content management systems such as SharePoint or Sociabble.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support our internal clients to deliver information on tools and resources.
• Strengthen employee engagement through cultural initiatives and internal messages.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with teammates and partners.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ensure consistent messaging and tone across all channels and for all clients.
• Prioritize and uphold the Kimley-Horn culture and brand.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

CMS familiarity

Independent and team work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Overview

Ranked as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 19 years, Kimley-Horn is a premiere planning and design consultancy with 11,000+ employees in more than 160 offices across North America.

We seek a dynamic Internal Communications Specialist to join our Firmwide Communications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for serving internal clients and maintaining internal communication initiatives that engage and inform our employees. In addition, the ideal candidate will be a champion of Kimley-Horn’s culture and be able to communicate it clearly and effectively across the firm. This is not a remote position.

This role will be in our Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Support our internal clients to deliver information on tools and resources
• Strengthen employee engagement through cultural initiatives and internal messages
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with teammates and partners
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ensure consistent messaging and tone across all channels and for all clients
• Prioritize and uphold the Kimley-Horn culture and brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of one year of experience in internal communications or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding collaboration skills
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with content management systems – i.e., SharePoint, Sociabble, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with partners at all levels of the firm

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.