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**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 Georgias social media outlets through Facebook, Twitter, and potentially other strategic communication campaigns

Provide incident coverage via 511 Georgias 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 DOTs 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

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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 worlds 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youll 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 persons potential, and well 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