Corporate Communications Specialist-Remote

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Corporate Communications Specialist at Certerra is responsible for developing, managing, and executing comprehensive internal and external communication strategies that elevate Certerra’s visibility as an industry leader. This role supports digital marketing, content development, event communications, public relations, and community-building efforts across the organization.

A key focus of this position is crafting learning-based internal communications that educate staff on Certerra’s services, strengthen organizational understanding, and grow an engaged internal community. This includes developing content that helps teams understand how Certerra’s offerings add value to their projects, cultivating relationships through personal outreach, and leveraging internal tools, especially our corporate intranet, to drive engagement.

Externally, the Communications Specialist will lead communication strategies that amplify Certerra’s brand presence, translating highly technical material from internal engineering and technical teams into clear, digestible content for diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with exceptional writing, editing, and visual communication skills, including the ability to prepare graphics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for advertisements, social posts, and internal/external campaigns. Experience with corporate intranet strategy and WordPress website management is highly desirable.

This is a remote position.

Duties

Strategic Communications

• Lead the development and implementation of Certerra’s internal and external communication strategies to support brand leadership, client engagement, business priorities, and market growth.
• Design and execute communication plans that enhance Certerra’s visibility across the industry and among internal teams.
• Manage strategic messaging for leadership communications, major announcements, and company-wide updates.

Internal Communications & Community Building

• Develop learning-based internal content that builds organizational understanding of Certerra’s services and how employees can apply them to their projects.
• Foster an engaged internal community through personal outreach, storytelling, and multi-channel communication.
• Leverage Certerra’s corporate intranet to increase employee engagement, develop content, and support communication campaigns.

Content Development & Technical Translation

• Collaborate closely with technical and engineering teams to extract complex information and translate it into accessible, audience-appropriate content.
• Independently write, edit, and produce clear, compelling messaging across multiple mediums.

Digital & Visual Communications

• Prepare professional graphics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for marketing materials, advertisements, social posts, and internal/external communications.
• Manage and innovate Certerra’s social media presence, including content planning, monitoring, analytics, and trend evaluation.
• Maintain and continually improve Certerra’s websites; WordPress experience is ideal.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee intranet content development and updates.
• Coordinate all aspects of industry award submissions, including strategy, content, and production.
• Execute additional marketing and communication tasks as needed.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business, or related field (highly desirable), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within the A/E/C industry.

Demonstrated experience in

• Internal and external communications strategy
• Website management (WordPress preferred)
• Social media content creation and strategy
• Graphic design and publication production
• Internal engagement and intranet-based communication strategies
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate concepts effectively.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align communications with organizational goals.
• Proven resourcefulness in prioritizing tasks, improving processes, and supporting system enhancements.

Certifications/Licenses

• Understanding of the A/E/C industry and regional requirements related to civil engineering, materials testing, inspection, and certification (preferred).
• Knowledge of traditional, digital, and internal communication tools.
• Strong writing, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills with the ability to create engaging, persuasive copy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles and visual communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to translate technical information into clear, digestible content.
• Ability to work independently in a decentralized, remote-friendly environment while maintaining a collaborative mindset.
• Reliable, organized, and able to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.