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Senior Public Information Specialist

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Public Information Specialist to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. In this role, you will support and help lead public outreach and communications initiatives for infrastructure and community-focused projects.

Reporting to a Technical Manager, you will play a key role in delivering strategic public affairs programs, including media relations, community engagement, digital communications, and stakeholder coordination.

Your Role

  • Develop and implement public information and community outreach strategies for assigned projects.
  • Draft, edit, and manage a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, reports, presentations, and public service announcements.
  • Plan and coordinate public outreach events such as public meetings, hearings, open houses, ribbon cuttings, and project tours, including logistics and on-site support.
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate public meetings and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring effective communication and public participation.
  • Manage and maintain project websites, digital content, databases, and reporting tools; analyze and report on outreach effectiveness and engagement metrics.
  • Lead or support the design and production of outreach materials such as displays, brochures, maps, and multimedia content.
  • Monitor media coverage, track public sentiment, and prepare reports and recommendations for project teams and clients.
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and the public.
  • Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and preparation of qualifications and presentations.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on communications best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Cities & development Marketing & Communications

Location

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155938

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Typically requires 5 or more years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, or public outreach, preferably in a consulting or infrastructure environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with experience tailoring messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders, media, and community members.
  • Experience coordinating and facilitating public meetings or community engagement activities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with web content management and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.
  • Valid driver's license required and ability to travel locally for project needs.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $83,000 - $94,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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