Communications Specialist
$72,000–$83,000 year
On-siteTampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Develop, write, and edit communications materials including press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, FAQs, newsletters, project updates, talking points, and presentations. Translate technical information from engineers and project managers into clear content for the public, media, and stakeholders. Support media relations activities, manage digital communications channels, and develop multimedia assets. Plan and support public meetings, hearings, workshops, and press events while engaging professionally with community members and stakeholders. Collaborate on communications strategies for routine, complex, and sensitive issues, assist with public records requests, and provide responsive support during transportation incidents or emergencies. Work onsite in Fort Myers, Florida, with core hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, public information, community outreach, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical or complex information into clear and engaging content for nontechnical audiences
- Experience developing communications materials across print, digital, social media, or other public-facing channels
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients, members of the public, media, community stakeholders, and senior leaders
- Strong research, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and quick-turn requests
- Sound judgment and the ability to remain composed and professional when managing sensitive or time-critical communications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn digital communications, content management, and collaboration platforms
- Ability to work onsite in Fort Myers, Florida and participate in occasional public meetings or project activities outside traditional business hours
- Ability to provide communications support during emergency or incident-response situations as required
- GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, or a related discipline
- Communications or public involvement experience supporting a Department of Transportation, transit agency, municipality, county, other government organization, or public-sector client
- Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or other technically complex projects
- Experience with media relations and public or stakeholder engagement
- Familiarity with public records requirements and digital accessibility/ADA standards
- Experience with website content management, social media, photography, video, graphic design, or other multimedia communications
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