Consultant Public Engagement Program Manager

atcllc; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC is seeking a Public Engagement Program Manager to lead communications and stakeholder engagement for transmission infrastructure projects across our region. You will translate complex technical topics into clear messages, shape digital strategies, and build trust with communities and policymakers.

This role involves developing content across platforms, managing digital campaigns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support project development, approvals, construction, and

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing digital communication strategies.
• Strong content creation, storytelling, and editorial planning expertise.
• Experience managing website content strategy and digital platforms.
• Experience in establishing a social media strategy, followership, and engagement.
• Ability to translate complex technical, regulatory, and industry topics into clear messages.
• Strong stakeholder engagement or public affairs experience.
• Experience using communication metrics and analytics to inform strategy.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead public engagement strategy and develop comprehensive programs aligned with ATC's priorities.
• Create communication strategies supporting project development, approvals, construction, and stakeholder relationships.
• Explain value of transmission infrastructure to communities and importance to reliability.
• Oversee and optimize ATC's digital communications ecosystem (websites, social media, digital channels).
• Develop integrated digital campaigns to increase awareness and engagement.
• Ensure accessibility and deliver excellent user experiences across channels.
• Develop strategic content across platforms (articles, videos, infographics, presentations, materials).
• Translate technical/regulatory topics into clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Lead editorial planning and content development across multiple formats.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships with communities, customers, policymakers, regulators, industry groups, and others.
• Develop programs to enhance transparency and trust; assist with issue management and reputation-building.
• Measure impact using analytics, dashboards, and scorecards; guide decisions with data.

Skills

Digital communications

Content creation

Editorial planning

Website content strategy

Social media strategy

Clear communication of complex topics

Stakeholder engagement

Written and presentation skills

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field

Tools

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities:

At ATC, we believe strong communities and a reliable electric grid go hand in hand. As a Public Engagement Program Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in helping people understand how transmission infrastructure supports economic growth, reliability, and the energy future of the communities we serve.

This is more than a communications role. It's an opportunity to influence public understanding, build stakeholder trust, and help advance critical infrastructure projects that power homes, businesses, and communities across our region.

ATC embraces flexibility in our work and our workplace. We trust our employees to get work done where and when it makes sense, depending on the schedule for the day and the needs of the business. However, this role is not 100% remote and would require relocation to Wisconsin.

Essential Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Lead public engagement strategy
  • Develop, enhance and execute comprehensive public engagement programs aligned with ATC's business priorities and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Create communication strategies that support project development, approvals, construction, and long-term stakeholder relationships.
  • Help communities understand the value of transmission infrastructure investments and their role in maintaining a reliable electric grid.
• Drive digital communications excellence
  • Oversee and optimize ATC's digital communications ecosystem, including websites, social media platforms, and digital engagement channels.
  • Develop integrated digital campaigns that increase stakeholder awareness and engagement.
  • Ensure communication channels meet accessibility standards and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Create compelling content
  • Develop strategic content that informs, educates, and inspires diverse audiences.
  • Translate complex technical, regulatory, and industry topics into clear, engaging messages.
  • Lead editorial planning and content development across multiple platforms, including articles, videos, infographics, presentations, and stakeholder-facing materials.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships
  • Support engagement efforts with communities, customers, policymakers, regulators, industry organizations, and other key stakeholders.
  • Develop communication programs that enhance transparency and trust.
  • Assist with issue management communications and reputation-building initiatives.
• Measure impact and drive improvement
  • Use analytics, engagement data, and performance metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness.
  • Build dashboards, reporting frameworks, and scorecards to guide decision-making.
  • Continuously improve strategies based on measurable results and audience insights.

What You'll Bring

• Experience developing and executing digital communication strategies
• Strong content creation, storytelling, and editorial planning expertise
• Experience managing website content strategy, and digital platforms
• Experience, including demonstrated success, establishing a social media strategy, followership, and engagement
• A track record of communicating complex information in clear and engaging ways
• Strong stakeholder engagement, community relations, or public affairs experience
• Experience using communication metrics and analytics to inform strategy
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field.

The Impact You'll Make

Success in this role means more than delivering communications. It means helping communities understand the importance of energy infrastructure, supporting successful project outcomes, strengthening stakeholder trust, and advancing ATC's mission through transparent, data-driven, and meaningful engagement.

The targeted base pay for this position is $128,400 to $149,800 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more.