Public Information Specialist

AtkinsRéalis • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Public Information Specialist for its Public Outreach Group in Celebration, Florida. The position works in the client office five days per week and supports Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise communications and marketing activities. Under the direction of the Marketing and Public Outreach Manager, the specialist manages social media content and accounts, develops strategies and campaigns, prepares graphics and marketing materials, and supports website, proofreading, event, and day-to-day departmental activities. The role may also involve mentoring less experienced professionals and quality-assuring their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, English, Public Administration, or a related degree.
• Experience with social media posting, content creation, and graphic design.
• Skill with Adobe Creative Suite graphic design software.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience preparing print-ready files.
• Skill in proofreading, editing, and preparing documents for publishing and distribution.
• Knowledge of basic HTML and WordPress.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with media, employees, managers, citizens, and appointed and elected officials.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make persuasive public presentations and to listen and respond to citizens and other customers on a variety of issues.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to work in the client office five days per week and occasionally work after-hours assignments for special events.

Nice To Haves

• Minimal knowledge of web design programs such as Dreamweaver and graphic design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Publisher.
• English/Spanish bilingual ability is highly desirable.
• Internship experience in a consulting firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee social media content, including daily monitoring and posting across accounts.
• Create monthly social media calendars with fresh, engaging content and develop campaigns that drive customers to agency websites and increase interest in the agency and SunPass.
• Develop social media strategies to cultivate the agency’s online brand and identity, and research emerging social media trends.
• Monitor social media activity and repost partner accounts and FDOT Central Office notifications as instructed; prepare emergency notifications and traffic information when requested.
• Measure account traffic, identify trends and areas of interest, prepare monthly analytics reports, and recommend ways to improve the agency’s online identity.
• Create graphics, marketing copy, photographic elements, maps, calendars, PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, announcements, and other collateral and campaign-support materials.
• Maintain agency branding and visual identity guidelines and maintain graphics programs.
• Prepare production-ready files, including files for internal and external printers, and support materials from pre-production through post-production.
• Assist with posting Communications and Transportation Development items on the FTE website.
• Provide proofreading, editing, and document-preparation support in accordance with Department guidelines.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to the Marketing and Communications Department and help achieve overall team goals.
• Support events and work occasional after-hours assignments for special events.
• May supervise or mentor less experienced professionals and perform quality assurance of their deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available depending on employment status.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits may be available depending on employment status.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting may be available depending on employment status.
• Employee stock purchase plan may be available depending on employment status.
• Paid Time Off and leave-of-absence options may be available depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options may be available depending on employment status.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs may be available depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program may be available depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits may be available depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time