Parsons
Critical Infrastructure
CommunicationsSpecialist
“Communications Specialist at Parsons. Skills: Communications, Public Relations, Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement. Developing strategic outreach plans, creating digital and print content, and managing public awareness campaigns to support Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Services. Creating and reviewing meeting minutes for various TIM stakeholder meetings”
What You'll Achieve.
Create project awareness and understanding
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel as needed (some overnight), Ability to attend in-person meetings at the direction of the Project Manager
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-year degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or Journalism (or equivalent), 7 + years of directly related work experience, Experience working in public sector communications, Experience in media relations, Experience with transportation and/or other large infrastructure projects, Exemplary professional attitude and demonstrated ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, good judgment, and excellent customer service and support, is required, as is the ability to interface effectively with a variety of people
Nice to Have
Proficient experience in multiple communication channels (e. g. , Social Media) and digital content development, Knowledge of TIM services and all disciplines, Ability to travel as needed (some overnight), Ability to attend in-person meetings at the direction of the Project Manager, Understanding the project development and NEPA processes desirable
What You'll Do.
Developing strategic outreach plans
creating digital and print content
and managing public awareness campaigns to support Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Services
Creating and reviewing meeting minutes for various TIM stakeholder meetings
and submitting training records and certificates for trained attendees
Developing strategies and tactics to effectively and efficiently engage and increase stakeholder participation
Working closely with Parsons award-winning Creative Team and other team members to produce visually appealing materials
Leading a team of Communication Analysts activities and work product
Organize and host public outreach events
including public meetings/hearings
stakeholder committee group meetings
and community event attendance
Effectively represent projects and clients in public
Prepare conference materials
Prepare and deliver other marketing material and communication publications for various large events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work hand and hand with all disciplines within emergency responders; Working closely with Parsons award-winning Creative Team and other team members; Interface effectively with a variety of people
Communication Scope
Effective communication – with users, stakeholders, and the local community; Expert skill and experience in a variety of internal and external communication strategies; Ability to create relationships with impacted local residents and businesses, community business organizations, elected officials, regulatory agencies, the client-owner, and company-internal constituents; Media relations; Digital content development
Process & Methodology
Developing strategic outreach plans, Managing public awareness campaigns, Developing strategies and tactics to effectively and efficiently engage and increase stakeholder participation, Organize and host public outreach events
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