Communications Specialist
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
$60,000 - $90,000 USD
Key skills
AnalyticsExpressProject ManagementCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.
Kennedy Jenks is seeking an authentic, strategic communicator to join our Communications team as a Communications Specialist. In this role, you’ll collaborate with marketing, business support, and operations leaders to bring the Kennedy Jenks story to life—internally and externally. This position is ideal for a skilled storyteller who can translate complex, technical concepts into clear, compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate across the organization and beyond. At Kennedy Jenks, employee-owners are empowered to be entrepreneurial, creative, and impactful. This role offers the opportunity to shape messaging that strengthens culture, supports strategic growth, and elevates our brand.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and contribute to the planning and execution of strategic communications initiatives
• Translate complex, technical concepts into clear, engaging messaging for diverse audiences
• Research, write, and publish compelling internal and external content across digital platforms
• Develop content across formats, including social captions, intranet stories, press releases, executive communications, and email campaigns
• Manage content and logistics for internal in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events
• Oversee the weekly all-staff newsletter and maintain fresh, relevant intranet content
• Storyboard, script, and develop multimedia content, including videos and podcasts
• Review and edit communications drafted by internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with company strategy, culture, and voice
• Collaborate with marketing and graphics teams to create engaging multimedia assets
• Leverage analytics and reporting to measure effectiveness and make data-informed improvements
• Identify opportunities to enhance communication processes, workflows, and cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications:
• 4–6 years of experience creating internal and external communications content
• Experience working in the Architectural, Engineering or Construction industry required.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills (portfolio required; journalistic experience a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex information into clear, meaningful concepts
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a remote, cross-functional team
• Experience planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events
• Strong understanding of communications trends and best practices
• Proficiency in leveraging metrics and analytics to drive decision-making
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Stream, Teams)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud including Adobe Express preferred but not required.
This role can be located in any of KJ’s offices nationwide. KJ supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $60,000 to $90,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.
Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.
#LI-Hybrid
Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Kennedy Jenks is seeking an authentic, strategic communicator to join our Communications team as a Communications Specialist. In this role, you’ll collaborate with marketing, business support, and operations leaders to bring the Kennedy Jenks story to life—internally and externally. This position is ideal for a skilled storyteller who can translate complex, technical concepts into clear, compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate across the organization and beyond. At Kennedy Jenks, employee-owners are empowered to be entrepreneurial, creative, and impactful. This role offers the opportunity to shape messaging that strengthens culture, supports strategic growth, and elevates our brand.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and contribute to the planning and execution of strategic communications initiatives
• Translate complex, technical concepts into clear, engaging messaging for diverse audiences
• Research, write, and publish compelling internal and external content across digital platforms
• Develop content across formats, including social captions, intranet stories, press releases, executive communications, and email campaigns
• Manage content and logistics for internal in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events
• Oversee the weekly all-staff newsletter and maintain fresh, relevant intranet content
• Storyboard, script, and develop multimedia content, including videos and podcasts
• Review and edit communications drafted by internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with company strategy, culture, and voice
• Collaborate with marketing and graphics teams to create engaging multimedia assets
• Leverage analytics and reporting to measure effectiveness and make data-informed improvements
• Identify opportunities to enhance communication processes, workflows, and cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications:
• 4–6 years of experience creating internal and external communications content
• Experience working in the Architectural, Engineering or Construction industry required.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills (portfolio required; journalistic experience a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex information into clear, meaningful concepts
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a remote, cross-functional team
• Experience planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events
• Strong understanding of communications trends and best practices
• Proficiency in leveraging metrics and analytics to drive decision-making
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Stream, Teams)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud including Adobe Express preferred but not required.
This role can be located in any of KJ’s offices nationwide. KJ supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $60,000 to $90,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.
Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.
#LI-Hybrid
Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.