Sr. Public Engagement & Communications Specialist

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. Developing materials and documents by using 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: Experience performing similar work for or with New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Transit and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Strong relationships with State and local elected officials for the purposes of transportation infrastructure and outreach. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience in the transportation field. Locations: Cherry Hill, NJ (Woodbury), Newark, NJ, Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield), Princeton, NJ. The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $91,710.82 - $156,485.61. 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. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. 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