Early Professional, Communications and Public Involvement

WSP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Communications and Public Involvement Specialist for our Tempe, AZ office. You will support projects and provide guidance in public involvement, outreach and communications to help meet client objectives.

The role is part of the National Communications Advisory Services Practice and offers opportunities to contribute to infrastructure and transportation communications across the team. Ideal for a candidate with 0–1 years experience and bilingual Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.
• 0-1 years of communications experience in a technical industry or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively in conversational Spanish and provide written translations.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed.
• Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior organizational, time management and creative skills.
• Proven experience writing content for website, social media, and media notifications.
• Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into easy-to-understand content for public consumption.
• High attention to detail; proofreading skills.
• Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience using social media for outreach campaigns.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and demonstrate initiative to lead tasks.
• Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all organizational levels, including senior management.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Communications & Public Involvement Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
• At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
• WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Communications and Public Involvement Specialist for our Tempe, AZ Office.
• The position will support, assist and offer guidance to WSP projects and clients in public involvement, outreach and communications. The position may also support other WSP communications and public involvement efforts as needed. The position is part of WSP’s National Communications Advisory Services Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join our national team of talented communications and public outreach/public information professionals.

Job description

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Communications & Public Involvement Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Communications and Public Involvement Specialist for our Tempe, AZ Office.

The position will support, assist and offer guidance to WSP projects and clients in public involvement, outreach and communications. The position may also support other WSP communications and public involvement efforts as needed. The position is part of WSP’s National Communications Advisory Services Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join our national team of talented communications and public outreach/public information professionals.

Your Impact

• Be involved in projects with our Communications & Public Involvement Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
• At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
• WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Communications and Public Involvement Specialist for our Tempe, AZ Office.
• The position will support, assist and offer guidance to WSP projects and clients in public involvement, outreach and communications. The position may also support other WSP communications and public involvement efforts as needed. The position is part of WSP’s National Communications Advisory Services Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join our national team of talented communications and public outreach/public information professionals.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field

• 0-1 years of communications experience in a technical industry or related field

• Bilingual in Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively in conversational Spanish and provide written translations

• Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed

• Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Superior organizational, time management and creative skills

• Proven experience writing content for website, social media, and media notifications

• Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into easy-to-understand content for public consumption

• High attention to detail; proofreading skills

• Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Proven experience using social media for outreach campaigns

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

• Ability to work effectively with teams and demonstrate initiative to lead tasks

• Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all organizational levels, including senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Communications/public involvement experience with infrastructure or transportation

• Work experience in public information and communication for transportation, design or construction projects