Communications Specialist

Overview

Supports communications for California High-Speed Rail, creating content and outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• outreach research
• content development
• social media
• publication prep
• visual assets
• data gathering

Tasks

-Researching and providing recommendations to enhance outreach and communication strategies -Daily support for communication and external affairs activities related to the California High-Speed Rail program -Translating complex material into public friendly material -Supporting the social media team with content development -Assisting in preparing and organizing publications, collaborating across different programs to gather information and data, formatting content, and developing of visual assets

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• 5+ years
• microsoft office
• report publishing
• infrastructure
• outreach tools

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Public Administration, or a related field -Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines -Travel may be required for this role. -5+ years of relevant professional experience in a support role in communications, public affairs, or administrative coordination -BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. -Experience with publication of large reports -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) -Knowledge of complex and large infrastructure project, and state government -Capable of researching and introducing innovative outreach methods or a strong understanding of emerging outreach tools -Ability to work collaboratively

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About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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