Communications Specialist - AECOM

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** AECOM is currently seeking a Communications Specialist to support projects located withing the Atlanta, GA area. + Monitor the ATMS and be abreast of district-wide traffic incidents, road closures, and construction reports + Interact with the media, Georgia DOT office of strategic communications as well as stakeholders to provide help with details of incidents, and, where appropriate, provide video feeds from the ATMS + Provide updates and post content to 511 Georgia’s social media outlets through Facebook, Twitter, and potentially other strategic communication campaigns + Provide incident coverage via 511 Georgia’s social media channels during the evening rush hour + Monitor major traffic incidents after hours as part of a rotational on-call schedule + Develop content for multiple platforms that include promotional materials, website copy articles, and compose Twitter posts, Facebook, and other social media platform postings + Carry out strategic communication campaigns and initiatives in alignment with Georgia DOT communications efforts + Support district and statewide outreach efforts such as presenting and attending events and meetings to build awareness, make connections, and project the Georgia DOT TMC, 511 Georgia, and its programs in a positive light + Interact with Georgia DOT District Communications Officers to build working relationships and increase the benefits of coordinating the work of incident management and traffic operations with the TMC in Atlanta + Stay abreast of changes in media platforms and implement them in a way that will benefit the Department + Facilitate conversations and provide information + Gather information and analyze the current report and previous reports that indicate whether to stay on the same track or take a different route to best serve Georgia DOT and consumers’ needs + Assist and support Georgia DOT’s Office of Strategic Communications as needed + Maintain a log of position activities + Support emergency operations such as severe weather events + Support special events that generate highly concentrated traffic such as, but not limited to, mobile operations at sporting events, political rallies, religious gatherings, etc. + Conduct tours for visitors to the Georgia DOT TMC in Atlanta + Perform TM Operations, incident management, travel information dissemination, and customer service tasks, not explicitly identified, that fall within the scope of the project + Must have a combination of writing, graphics, organizational/management and people skills + Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; manage multiple assignments; interact effectively with employees at all levels + Exercises sound judgment when communicating with internal and/or external clients or customers + Latitude of creativity is required to produce effective and successful communication materials + Works under limited supervision with final work product reviewed to validate consistency with branding requirements and messaging **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelors Degree or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Due to the projects associated with this position a US Citizenship is required **Preferred Requirements:** + Georgia DOT experience + Strategic communication campaigns experience + Experienced with strategic communication campaigns **Additional Information** Relocation is not provided for this position Sponsorship is not proivded for this position \#LI-SG1 Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $23.52/hour - $41.15/hour. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10108097 **Business Line:** Transportation **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Marketing & Communications **Work Location Model:** On-Site