Marketing Communications Specialist

RDH Building Science, Inc.

$85K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years in marketing within engineering, architecture, or professional services
  • Degree in design, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in developing content for both digital and print
  • Familiar with WordPress or similar content management systems
  • Experience with design software like PowerPoint and Adobe Suite preferred
  • Background in AEC or professional services marketing is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain diverse content types including case studies and newsletters
  • Translate technical data into engaging client-focused messaging
  • Collaborate with technical teams on long-form content and project stories
  • Review and ensure all communications meet quality and marketing standards
  • Manage website and social media content to enhance engagement
  • Coordinate local marketing initiatives and handle multiple projects effectively
  • Create visually compelling marketing materials that align with brand standards

Benefits

  • GRSP/401K contributions
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Primary caregiver benefits
  • Generous vacation and sick time policies
  • Statutory holiday substitutions
  • Annual learning fund of $1,000 for professional development
Full Job Description
The Marketing Communications Specialist develops and manages content that communicates RDH's expertise, people, projects, and thought leadership across digital and print channels.

As a member of the Corporate Marketing team, the role serves as the primary marketing partner for an assigned office and region. Working closely with local leadership, the Marketing Communications Specialist helps plan and deliver regional marketing initiatives while applying firmwide standards, processes, and priorities. Success in the role requires sound judgment, resourcefulness, and the ability to balance local priorities with an enterprise-wide perspective.
Responsibilities

Content Development
  • Develop, write, edit, and maintain content including project case studies, service pages, people profiles, presentations, website content, newsletters, articles, social media, and other marketing materials.
  • Translate technical expertise into client-focused messaging that communicates RDH's value and differentiators.
  • Partner with technical staff to develop project stories, thought leadership articles, and other long-form content.
  • Exercise editorial judgment and independently review work for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established marketing standards before publication or manager review.
  • Use good judgement: Apply established standards and previous feedback to new work.
  • Maintain a consistent voice, tone, and quality across all communications.

Digital Marketing & Communications
  • Develop and manage website content using WordPress.
  • Develop content and ideas for social media, including posts, stories, and employee advocacy.
  • Monitor digital engagement and identify opportunities to improve content performance.
  • Support communications for events, speaking engagements, media opportunities, and firm initiatives.

Marketing Operations
  • Partner with an assigned office and region to plan and deliver on local marketing initiatives.
  • Coordinate multiple concurrent projects while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Identify issues, recommend solutions, and proactively move work forward with minimal direction.
  • Contribute to the development of marketing standards, templates, and shared content resources.

Design & Presentation
  • Produce clear, visually organized marketing materials that reflect RDH's brand standards.
  • Create and edit presentations and marketing collateral using PowerPoint, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Apply strong visual judgment when selecting imagery, organizing information, and developing layouts.


Qualifications
  • 5-7+ years of experience in engineering, architecture, or other professional services marketing.
  • Degree in design, architecture, journalism, English, art history, library sciences, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience developing content for digital and print communications.
  • Experience using WordPress or another content management system.
  • Experience with PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop is an asset.
  • Experience in the AEC industry or another professional services environment is preferred.


Core Competencies
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Resourceful, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
  • Design-minded with a strong sense of visual hierarchy and presentation.
  • Strong editorial judgment and critical thinking.
  • Ability to translate technical expertise into clear, compelling client-focused communications.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Design-minded with a strong sense of presentation.
  • Personable, articulate, and collaborative.
Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 annualized for a full-time role. Salary is dependent various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary incentives and share ownership.

We offer a robust benefits package to support the well-being of our employees. This includes: GRSP/401K contributions, Health and Dental coverage, Primary Caregiver benefits, Vacation and Sick Time, Statutory Holiday substitutions, and a learning fund of $1,000 per year for education or career goals.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at RDH Building Science, Inc.

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Marketing Communications Specialist jobs: