Public Information Specialist

About the job

Job Description

Overview

Manages public outreach teams on conventional and unconventional projects. Coordinates, plans, organizes, and directs public outreach efforts and programs for a client or a business unit of the firm. May supervise, and functions as a mentor to, less experienced professionals to assist in their professional training and development and performs quality assurance of their work deliverables.

AtkinsRéalis is currently seeking a Public Information Specialist to join our Public Outreach Group in our Celebration, FL office. This position will be in the client office 5 days per week.

Your role

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Marketing and Public Outreach Manager, this position will provide support to the Communications and Marketing team by assisting with the management and maintenance of all social media assets for the team. This position will develop content for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise social media platforms, monitor all accounts daily, and provide insight and ideas to help increase customer engagement and further define the agency’s social media presence and brand. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Additional duties will include production of graphics, marketing copy, proofreading, photographic elements, graphics program maintenance,

• Manage and oversee social media content.
• Posting and monitoring of all social media sites for interaction and engagement.
• Create monthly posting calendars for each site that includes fresh and engaging content.
• Drive customer to agency websites by creating social campaigns that increase interest in the agency and SunPass.
• Creation of graphics.
• Create social media strategy that helps cultivate the agency’s online brand and identity.
• Maintain awareness of any social media activity and repost partner accounts, FDOT Central Office notifications, etc., as instructed.
• Be prepared to post any emergency notifications, traffic information as requested.
• Measure account traffic and identify trends, areas of interest.
• Create monthly social media analytics report.
• Provide ongoing and provide insight on how to improve agency’s online identity.
• Social Media strategy development.
• Research new and emerging trends in social media.
• Assist with creation and branding of campaign support materials including websites, social media posts, community engagement items (tents, table covers, banners, branded items, print materials).
• Maintain agency branding and visual identity guidelines.
• Provide graphics support to Marketing team by designing simple to complex, production -ready graphics, from pre-production to postproduction including maps, calendars, Power Point presentations, and special requests.
• Prepares files for use by internal and external printers.
• Assist with the creation of maps, fact sheets, announcements, and collaterals.
• Assist with the posting of Communications and Transportation Development items on the FTE website.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to the Marketing & Communications Department.
• Provide proofreading support in accordance with Department guidelines.
• Ability to work occasional after-hours assignments for special events.
• Event support.
• Support in the accomplishment of overall team goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite graphic design software.
• Experienced in social media posting, content creation and graphic design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) at an advanced level.
• Experience with preparing print-ready files.
• Skilled in proofreading, editing and preparing documents for publishing and distribution.
• Knowledge of basic HTML and WordPress.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, English, Public Administration, or related degr
• Job requires 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.
• Minimal knowledge of Web design program (e.g., Dreamweaver) and graphic design program (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Publisher) is preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual is highly desirable.
• Internship in consulting firm preferred.

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.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $74,000-$85,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at recruiter.na@atkinsrealis.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At * AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  *