Public Relations & Communications Coordinator - Corporate Services

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities, we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals. We’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Integrated Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience

• Strong writing and editing skills, including knowledge of AP style, grammar, and punctuation, with the ability to provide relevant work samples

• The ability to translate complex architecture and engineering information into engaging content that is easily understood by nontechnical audiences

• The ability to distill key thought leadership concepts into compelling articles and targeted media pitches

• Working knowledge of communications, public relations, and marketing practices and principles

• Media relations experience, including developing targeted pitches and building relationships with reporters

• Experience developing and managing social media content, preferably in a business-to-business environment

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, website content management systems such as WordPress, content dissemination platforms, and native social media analytics

• Experience with media and social monitoring platforms such as Cision, Meltwater, or Muck Rack

• Hands-on experience with HubSpot, PR Newswire, or related platforms

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, subject matter experts, technical staff, internal stakeholders, and marketing partners

• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and follow up on time-sensitive deliverables independently

• The ability to lead and manage meetings, including developing agendas, outlining next steps, and clearly communicating decisions and deliverables

• Familiarity with standard office practices and the ability to follow established firm policies and procedures

• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships

• A willingness to travel approximately 15%, including overnight stays, based on project and event schedules

• The ability to maintain a regular in-office presence in our Nashville office as part of a hybrid work arrangement

Public relations agency or journalism experience is preferred. Experience in video production, including storyboarding and conducting interviews, and an interest in or experience with the architecture, engineering, and construction industries are also considered a plus.

About the Role

As the Public Relations & Communications Coordinator, you will:

• Develop brand-consistent and engaging content, including project profiles, website copy, social media and blog posts, press releases, and newsletters that communicate Gresham Smith’s capabilities and value to clients

• Identify relevant industry and national publications, track editorial calendars, and maintain public relations distribution lists

• Build and maintain relationships with key reporters and develop targeted media pitches that showcase Gresham Smith’s thought leadership and expertise

• Research conference, panel, speaking, and interview opportunities for the firm’s subject matter experts

• Support industry and employee award submission processes

• Develop and manage social media content and editorial calendars

• Maintain and update website pages using WordPress or a similar content management system

• Support or lead the execution and measurement of communication strategies, projects, and initiatives based on experience

• Monitor and report on social media and external communication metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement

• Plan, support, and manage in-person events, including town hall meetings, the firm’s annual internal Celebration, project milestone events, and client-facing events

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and marketing partners to ensure communications are accurate, timely, and aligned with firm standards

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D

• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance

• Family Planning and Parental Leave

• Mass/Public Transit Program

• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.