HNTB

Senior Public Engagement & Communications Specialist

HNTB$83K — $149K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
  • Proven expertise in developing outreach materials and communication strategies.
  • Experience with digital content creation and social media management.
  • Strong skills in using Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
  • Ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders to implement communication goals.
  • Knowledge or experience in transportation communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop outreach materials and communication strategies for public engagement on infrastructure projects.
  • Review records and reports related to public meetings and track social media engagement.
  • Draft speeches and prepare presentation materials for public events.
  • Fact-check reports and communication materials prior to dissemination.
  • Create and implement digital strategies for web and social media communications.
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and review campaign reports for milestones.
  • Coordinate public meetings and events to enhance outreach efforts.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work.
  • Professional development programs and mentoring opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and resources.
  • Opportunity to impact community projects and initiatives.
Full Job Description

What We're Looking For

This opportunity entails being responsible for participating in the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for infrastructure projects. This position plays a role in the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content. Researches, gathers data, and creates project messaging resources to educate the community. This position will also participate in the development of digital strategies and key performance indicators for the purpose of tracking accomplishments and milestones.

What You'll Do:

  • Develops and helps implement effective dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging and supports client activities to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
  • Reviews and refines records and reports related to public involvement meetings, forums and public hearings as well as tracks social engagement and other digital strategies as needed.
  • Drafts speeches, creates and designs presentation materials, prepares remarks, briefing documents and/or composes correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, workshops and other public events.
  • Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
  • Develops and implements digital strategies for use on web-based communications, including but not limited to websites and social channels.
  • Helps develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and reviews draft reports to indicate a campaign's milestones.
  • Supports coordination efforts for public meetings and engagements to best support outreach and initiative goals.
  • Interacts with clients to coordinate implementation of communication programs and goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring, content development and assisting with strategy) and providing direction to less-experienced staff.
  • Supporting development of materials and documents in Adobe products (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy), and Microsoft products (specifically PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates) and reviewing work of less-experienced staff.
  • Monitoring stakeholder databases, giving direction for updates and creation of new databases.
  • Providing direction and guidance for research and disseminating information for review.
  • Executing the client plan for events and public outreach, reviewing deliverables, and interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
  • Ensuring materials follow client style guide requirements and making judgment calls on style choices.

What We Prefer:

  • Transportation communications experience

Additional Information

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Locations:

Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Glen Allen, VA (Richmond)

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The approximate pay range for Virginia is $83,373.48 - $149,965.37. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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