Communications Director (Moving I-4 Forward)

Overview

Lead and oversee communications strategy and outreach for the Moving I-4 Forward program.

Key Responsibilities

• event coordination
• communications strategy
• stakeholder management
• team leadership
• message alignment
• performance monitoring

Tasks

-Oversee and direct the coordination and implementation of special events including public meetings, open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours. -Develop and implement a communications strategy to promote the Moving I-4 Forward Program’s goals and accomplishments and to tell all aspects of the Moving I-4 Forward story. -Collaborate with other disciplines to align communication strategies with overall program objectives. Collaborate with program and FDOT leadership and other organizations as needed to ensure seamless and consistent messaging. -Oversee and direct the Moving I-4 Forward Communications team members to ensure all communications goals and objectives are met in a timely manner. -Manage internal and external communications with a wide variety of stakeholders regarding the Moving I-4 Forward Program. -Monitor the effectiveness of all Moving I-4 Forward communications with all audiences and adjust as necessary.

Requirements

• apr
• microsoft office
• spanish
• 10 years
• master’s
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, citizens, and appointed and elected officials. -Experience in the transportation infrastructure field -Experience leading and managing a team of communications professionals -Ability to research market trends, recommend marketing strategies and tactics. Ability to create content, reports and newsletters for the general public’s understanding. -Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential preferred -Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese -Knowledgeable and skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook at an intermediate level. -Adept in maintaining clear and consistent communication with leadership and with subordinates. -Proven track record of developing and implementing successful communications efforts -Knowledge of journalistic writing style and the concepts of grammar, punctuation and associated press style. Skilled in written and verbal communication. -Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond quickly to program needs. -Experience working with government agencies or large programs -Minimum 10 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. -Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with citizens and other interested parties on a variety of issues. -Flexibility and outstanding work ethic -B.S. or B.A in Communications, Public Relations, English, or other related field -Ability to understand and implement communication policies and practices, style guides, and brand standards.

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About Rs&H

-Founded in 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida, the firm has evolved into a national leader in infrastructure and facilities. -It specializes in delivering integrated solutions for transportation, aviation, aerospace & defense, corporate facilities, healthcare environments, and science labs. -Its clients range from local governments and federal agencies to private corporations, showcasing its versatility across sectors. -Key projects include interstate highway realignments, airport terminal upgrades, NASA lab facilities, and corporate headquarters designs. -The firm is distinguished by its long-term partnerships with entities like NASA and state DOTs, combining legacy expertise with modern innovations.

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