Public Relations Specialist, Global Communications Hybrid (NYC)

AECOM is the trusted global infrastructure leader--planning designing engineering and managing the construction and delivery of projects spanning transportation buildings water governments energy and the environment driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world in which infrastructure can create opportunities for everyone.

AECOM is seeking a dynamic Public Relations Specialist to plan develop and execute external communications campaigns that are told across AECOMs owned channels on social media and in the press working with cross-functional and geographically-dispersed members of the Global Communications team as well as internal clients.

This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office and telecommute/virtual work to be based in the NYC Metro area.

The successful candidate will be a reliable and enthusiastic team player with a passion for storytelling both on social media and in the press who is excited by the opportunity to be part of a company delivering many of the most iconic and impactful infrastructure projects around the world.

Candidates must possess strong media relations and writing skills along with the acumen to advise others on communications strategies and initiatives and contribute to crisis management. With long-term goals in mind this team member will develop plans messaging and tactics with an understanding of business objectives through:

Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver engaging high-quality and compelling communications that tell the AECOM story.
• Develop compelling content including articles/blogs social media posts press releases emails and press materials
• Oversee incoming media inquiries global media relations calendar media relations processes
• Manage press release review process with multiple teams and executives
• Providing strategic support for crisis communications and issues management.
• Guiding decision-making regarding adoption and use of new social media features/platforms.
• Researching outlining writing editing and proofreading communications materials.
• Leveraging communication programs message platforms assets and channels to support business priorities.
• Developing managing and publishing pages and content for the companys website.
• Supporting efforts to ensure messages reach target audiences.
• Measuring and analyzing the impact of campaign activities.
• Guiding cross-functional owners of social media sub-accounts to ensure alignment with overall social media strategy.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in communications English marketing journalism or related discipline plus at least 4 years of relevant communications experience in an agency or corporate setting or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong written and oral communications skills including copyediting and familiarity with AP style.
• Ability to synthesize complex materials and to craft creative persuasive language and compelling messaging for a variety of global audiences.
• Self-starter who can assume responsibility for several tasks with little supervision and proactively alert colleagues about project deadlines action items and potential challenges to meeting goals.
• Experience building and maintaining strong internal relationships.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy completeness and thoroughness of all work.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multi-task and work effectively on a variety of projects concurrently in a demanding deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to ensure accuracy completeness and thoroughness of all work products.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a similarly large complex global multi-site organization
• Experience with email and content management systems (e.g. Poppulo SharePoint Salesforce) as well as Adobe Suite (e.g. Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign)

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time