Strategic Communications Specialist III

Austin, TX (On-site)

$65K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 7 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Owns end-to-end technical writing and outreach for transportation and engineering projects, turning complex technical details into clear messaging for public, leadership, and stakeholder audiences while coordinating multi-channel communications and public engagement workstreams.

  • Content creation and messaging
  • Stakeholder engagement and public meetings

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creates Communications Plans/strategies and executes related campaigns/outreach for transportation and engineering projects.
  • Engages and informs stakeholders, communities, and residents on projects in-person and/or virtually, or through written materials.
  • Manages the drafting of content for e-newsletters, stakeholder communication, fact sheets, FAQs, exhibit content, and other materials as needed.
  • Owns from-scratch technical writing and content development – developing core messaging, technical narrative, and comprehensive reports such as annual management briefs, board updates, and fact sheets.
  • Translates complex technical inputs from engineers and technical meetings into clear content suitable for public, leadership, and stakeholder audiences.
  • Attends technical meetings to extract key points, verify facts, and convert detailed technical information into Manages website and CMS tasks on WordPress including day-to-day updates (documents, links, images, page edits) and light web development needs such as minor functionality changes.
  • Develops PowerPoint decks, performs document formatting, and leads brand cleanup efforts—refreshing visuals, legacy graphics, and large technical documents to ensure consistency and on-brand quality.
  • Coordinates with other AECOM and client staff to prepare graphic displays, layouts, and presentations that align with client brand standards.
  • Plans logistics, execution, and facilitation of public meetings, workshops, open houses, focus groups, and other community outreach events, both in-person and virtual.
  • Develops themes, core messages, and collateral for diverse audiences including digital users, media, local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in experience and/or education.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field with over 4 years of communications experience in the engineering/infrastructure industry
  • Preferred experience performing communications tasks for light rail or other transit projects in the construction phase
  • Significant experience managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines on complex infrastructure projects
  • Proven ability to understand technical project details and develop an effective communications strategy that translates technical language into clear, accessible messaging
  • Strong technical writing skills—able to create comprehensive reports, briefs, and digital content from scratch
  • Experience overseeing and quality controlling work products from various sub-discipline contributors, such as graphic designers and social media content developers
  • Familiarity with WordPress/CMS platforms, with comfort in performing updates and minor coding adjustments
  • Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with the Adobe suite of tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, leadership, and community stakeholders
  • A collaborative “leader-doer” mindset with the capacity to work independently in a top-down leadership environment while delivering high-volume production work with precision

Benefits

  • 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
  • Employee stock purchase plan
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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 aecom.com.

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