Senior Public Information Specialist

AtkinsRéalis•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Public Information Specialist to join our Public Outreach Group in Miami, FL. In this role you will manage public outreach teams on conventional and unconventional projects as well as coordinate, plan, organize, and direct public outreach efforts and programs for the client or business unit of the firm. May also supervise, and function as a mentor to less experienced professionals to assist in their professional training and development and performs quality assurance of their work deliverables.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.