Senior Communications/Public Information Specialist
- Cities & development
- Tallahassee
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Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are seeking a Senior Communications/Public Information Specialist to join our Tallahassee, FL office.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
Manage public outreach teams on conventional and unconventional projects. Coordinates, plans, organizes, and directs public outreach efforts and programs for a client or a business unit of the firm. May supervise, and functions as a mentor to, less experienced professionals to assist in their professional training and development.
Manages the public outreach efforts of major projects.
Coordinates staff to ensure project office operates according to the contract with client.
Identifies public outreach project goals and makes recommendations to the client of the best means to address the needs.
Manages direct relationship with the client regarding public outreach.
Coordinates and participates in government briefings and project presentations to external groups.
Under the direction of the supervisor, monitors all public outreach expenses for the project.
Organizes/manages project information files and coordinates the interchange of project outreach information with the client and among project team members.
Produces and coordinates project publications, brochures, newsletters, web information and materials; meets with the client to determine key messages and themes.
Develops and implements individual project Public Outreach Plans in coordination with the client.
Produces and distributes daily, weekly and monthly reports on public outreach efforts.
May supervise the work of support staff and less experienced professionals, as assigned.
Performs such other duties determined necessary by the supervisor.
Applies professional expertise and project management experience to manage public outreach teams on conventional and unconventional projects. Assignments at this level typically involve projects generally characterized by challenging client/agency demands or complex project coordination.
Consistently exercises independent judgment and initiative in planning and executing programs. Working under direction, receives approval on public outreach strategies and general direction as to unusual problems. Reviews and approves project vendor invoices.
Guides, reviews, supervises, and/or coordinates the work of small project teams.
Interfaces with technical managers, senior technical professionals and project team members.
Represents the organization to clients, regulatory agencies, elected officials, the media (when requested), and the general public. Maintains contact and visibility within professional, civic, and other organizations to promote the firm.
What will you contribute?
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Five or more years of professional related experience involving public relations, public outreach and other related areas.
Knowledge of public relations and public involvement techniques and strategies; knowledge of media relations strategies.
Job requires ability to write and oversee the design of promotional and informational materials.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with the media, employees, managers, citizens, appointed and elected officials.
Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to make persuasive public presentations; ability to listen and respond to citizens and other customers on a variety of issues.
Computer proficiency is required.
Ability to operate computer keyboard. Ability to file and retrieve documents.
Local travel may be required.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are 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.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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