Public Information Specialist

AtkinsRéalis•Tampa, FL

2d•$72,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 will involve overseeing and managing messaging across official department social media channels, promoting safety campaigns, public meetings, construction updates, and traffic information while translating technical data into plain, accessible language. You will also 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.