Responsibilities

• Developing communications and digital marketing strategies to support business goals
• Cultivating relationships with local, regional and national media covering transportation, infrastructure, government, business and real estate.
• Elevating the visibility of STV’s projects and experts to increase brand awareness
• Monitoring industry and policy developments and recommending proactive communications opportunities.
• Tracking project milestones, industry events, awards programs and speaking opportunities that support strategic communications and business goals.
• Partnering with business leaders to identify project milestones, innovations and industry trends that can generate media interest.
• Positioning key thought leaders to support pursuits and build client relationships
• Identifying opportunities to position STV executives and technical leaders through media interviews, bylined articles, speaking engagements, owned social media content and industry commentary.
• Collaborating with business leaders to provide advice and counsel before and during crises
• Coordinating with communications team members to drive efficient and effective execution and amplify key stories with strategic paid, earned, owned and social media campaigns.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in public relations, communications, journalism, media relations or public affairs.
• Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage and building relationships with reporters and editors.
• Familiarity with top 10 media markets.
• Understanding of transportation, infrastructure, government and/or public-sector issues.
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in AI usage, particularly Microsoft Copilot

Preferred

• Existing relationships with transportation, infrastructure, government, business or regional media outlets strongly preferred.
• Agency, journalism or public affairs experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)