Senior Public Engagement & Communications Lead

HNTB Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to support a major transportation program. You will lead development of communication strategies, materials, and digital and print content for a public agency client, informing community stakeholders and partners.

Acting across outreach plans for Metro Nashville's CHYM program, you will coordinate with planners, environmental and engineering teams to ensure alignment, measure KPIs, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field with 6 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Experience leading strategic communication and outreach across multiple channels for public sector or transportation projects.
• Strong writing, editing, and public speaking with ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop and implement public outreach plans and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and helps implement dissemination of outreach materials to stakeholders using print, radio, social and digital media.
• Tracks social engagement and digital strategies; refines records of public involvement meetings.
• Drafts speeches, prepares remarks and briefing documents for public events.
• Develops and implements digital strategies for websites and social channels.
• Supports coordination for public meetings and engagements with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public engagement

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to support a major transportation program. You will lead development of communication strategies, materials, and digital and print content for a public agency client, informing community stakeholders and partners.

Acting across outreach plans for Metro Nashville's CHYM program, you will coordinate with planners, environmental and engineering teams to ensure alignment, measure KPIs, and deliver