Senior Public Information Specialist

AtkinsRéalis; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Public Information Specialist to join our Public Outreach Group in Miami, FL. The role leads public outreach efforts for major projects and coordinates staff to ensure project offices operate per contract.

You will manage client relationships and coordinate briefings, publications, and plans with the client. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in public relations/outreach, plus strong written and presentation skills to convey key messages

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field; 8+ years of professional experience in public relations/public outreach.
• Knowledge of public relations and public involvement techniques; knowledge of media relations strategies.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages public outreach for major projects.
• Coordinates staff to ensure project office operates per contract with client.
• Leads public outreach goals and advises client on best communication methods.
• Manages direct client relationship for public outreach.
• Coordinates government briefings and project presentations to external groups.
• Monitors public outreach expenses.
• Organizes project information files and coordinates information exchange with client and project team.
• Produces and coordinates publications, brochures, newsletters, and web content; determines key messages and themes with client.
• Develops and implements project Public Outreach Plans with the client.
• Produces daily, weekly and monthly outreach reports.
• May supervise support staff and less experienced professionals.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Public Information Specialist to join our Public Outreach Group in Miami, FL.

Your role

• Leads and manages the public outreach efforts of major projects.
• Coordinates staff to ensure project office operates according to the contract with client.
• Leads public outreach project goals and makes recommendations to the client of the best means to address the needs.
• Manages direct relationship with the client regarding public outreach.
• Coordinates and participates in government briefings and project presentations to
• external groups.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, monitors all public outreach expenses for the
• project.
• 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 and less experienced professionals, as assigned.
• 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. Eight or more years 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.
• Job requires ability to write and oversee the design of promotional and informational materials; ability to establish effective working relationships with the media, employees, managers, citizens, appointed and elected officials.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make persuasive public presentations; ability to listen and respond to citizens and

other customers on a variety of issues. Computer proficiency is required.

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.

• 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
• voluntary benefits

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 $90,000-$112,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

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