Public Information Specialist

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Minimal knowledge of Web design program (e.g., Dreamweaver) and graphic design program (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Publisher) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, English, Public Administration, or related degree.
• 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.
• English/Spanish bilingual is highly desirable.
• Internship in consulting firm preferred.