Public Information Specialist

slihrms; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employer-matched 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Tampa, FL is hiring a Public Information Specialist to manage messaging across official channels and coordinate public outreach for major projects. The role emphasizes translating complex data into clear public content and supporting media relations, with in-person work at the client site.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in communications-related field and 3+ years of public relations/public outreach experience, with AP style proficiency and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3+ years of professional experience in public relations or public outreach.
• Knowledge of public relations and public involvement techniques and strategies.
• Ability to convert complex transportation, engineering, or policy data into easy-to-understand public content.
• Proficiency in AP style and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee messaging across official department social media channels.
• Promote safety campaigns, public meetings, construction updates, and traffic information while translating technical data into plain language.
• Coordinate press events, assist with media relations inquiries, and provide digital communication support during emergencies.
• Work with Communications Director, district-level PIOs, and executive leadership to align public messaging.
• Plan and organize the public outreach efforts of major projects.
• Coordinate staff to ensure project office operates according to the contract with client.
• Identify public outreach project goals and advise the client on the best means to address needs.
• Coordinate and participate in government briefings and project presentations to external groups.
• Organize/manage project information files and coordinate information exchange with client and project team members.
• Produce and coordinate project publications, brochures, newsletters, web information and materials; meet with client to determine key messages and themes.
• Develop and implement individual project Public Outreach Plans in coordination with the client.
• Produce and distribute daily, weekly and monthly reports on public outreach efforts.
• May supervise the work of support staff.
• Performs such other duties as determined by the Supervisor.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communications

AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Public Information Specialist . This position is based in the client's office full time, in-person in Tampa, Florida

Your role

• Oversee and manage messaging across official department social media channels.
• Promote safety campaigns, public meetings, construction updates, and traffic information while translating technical data into plain, accessible language.
• Coordinate press events, assist with media relations inquiries, and provide digital communication support during emergency or crisis operations.
• Work closely with the Communications Director, district-level PIOs (Public Information Officers), and executive leadership to align public messaging.
• Plans and organizes 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.
• Coordinates and participates in government briefings and project presentations to external groups.
• 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.
• Performs such other duties determined necessary by the Supervisor.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university. 3+ year 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.

Proficiency in Associated Press (AP) style and proofreading. Ability to convert complex transportation, engineering, or policy data into easy-to-understand public content.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital graphic or video scripting tools.

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.

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $72,000-$78,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular