Public Information Specialist - Digital Crisis Comms

AtkinsRéalis Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with vesting

Stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group in Tampa, FL seeks a Public Information Specialist to manage messaging, promote safety campaigns, and coordinate press events. The role translates technical data into accessible public content and collaborates with district PIOs and leadership on outreach plans.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in public relations. Proficiency in AP style and Microsoft Office is expected, along with crisis communications ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3+ years of professional experience involving public relations, public outreach and related areas.
• Knowledge of public relations and public involvement techniques and strategies; knowledge of media relations.
• Proficiency in AP style and proofreading.
• Ability to convert complex transportation, engineering, or policy data into plain public content.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and digital graphic or video scripting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage messaging across official department social media channels.
• Promote safety campaigns, public meetings, construction updates, and traffic information.
• Coordinate press events and assist with media relations inquiries.
• Develop and implement Public Outreach Plans; produce reports and publications.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

AP style

Communication

Crisis communications

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Graphic tools

Video scripting tools

Social media management

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Group in Tampa, FL seeks a Public Information Specialist to manage messaging, promote safety campaigns, and coordinate press events. The role translates technical data into accessible public content and collaborates with district PIOs and leadership on outreach plans.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in public relations. Proficiency in AP style and Microsoft Office is expected, along with crisis communications ability.