Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

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At Arup we’re dedicated to shaping a better world. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years. We solve the world’s most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organization that offers many possibilities to shape a better world and your future.

The External Communications Specialist plays a key role in enhancing and protecting Arup’s brand and reputation. You will lead and contribute to the creation of strategic content and communications campaigns that tell Arup’s story and secure media coverage aligned with regional market priorities. Your work spans mass media outlets—news agencies, newspapers, broadcast—as well as trade titles of strategic importance, with amplification across Arup’s owned channels.

You will collaborate closely with regional and global media relations colleagues, business leaders, marketers and partners to drive earned media efforts and support leadership visibility and expert positioning. You also serve as conduit for crisis communications and reputation management, connecting the business with the team’s expert guidance when needed.

• Develop and execute earned media programs aligned with Arup’s market‑facing goals, integrating them into broader MCBD campaigns.
• Drive and coordinate external communications efforts to elevate Arup’s visibility in priority media outlets and other strategic channels.
• Support the advisory of regional marketers, business leaders and partners on maximizing the newsworthiness of announcements and research.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists to secure impactful coverage.
• Localise and amplify global media initiatives to optimise relevance and reach in the South geography.
• Collaborate on global campaign planning and execution, supporting corporate and leadership media activity as needed.
• Contribute to the creation of strategic media assets (press releases, toolkits, Q&As, visuals) to support global storytelling.
• Ensure message consistency and local relevance in partnership with the wider communications team.
• Prepare senior leaders for media engagements, offering counsel on risk navigation and message delivery.
• Monitor media coverage and share insights on Arup’s visibility, reputation and opportunities.
• Work with legal to identify and manage emerging reputation risks.
• Share regional context, metrics and best practices with the global external communications community.
• Collaborate with PR agencies and external suppliers to ensure high‑quality delivery.

• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Architecture / Built environment / Design studies, Urban planning, Liberal Arts or related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is encouraged.
• Minimum of 3 years of external communications experience with a focus on PR/media relations. Media relationship experience across Texas and Latin America, a plus.
• Experience working in a Communications or media relations/PR team with an AEC business that engages with media.
• Have successfully contributed to the delivery of multichannel campaigns across the market, including packing content for media and trade outlets.
• Strong organisation and project management skills with the ability to develop and implement communications strategies and tactics in partnership with team and experts.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred—fluent in speaking, reading and writing.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Collaborative and relationship‑driven, with experience engaging colleagues, journalists and third parties in a regional media strategy.
• Strong communicator with professional presence, interpersonal finesse and client relationship management experience.
• Some experience preparing leaders and subject matter experts for media engagements.
• Curious and forward‑looking; interested in how AI and emerging tools can enhance storytelling and performance.
• Committed to Arup’s values, especially “straight…