Senior Communications Specialist

Freese and Nichols is searching for an Senior Communications Specialist in any of our locations across the Southeast or Southwest US. As Senior Communications Specialist you will create internal and external communications, manage projects, and develop targeted public relations campaigns. Serve as communications expert to technical staff and corporate leadership Write feature articles about projects, people and technical topics Serve as a platform manager (social media, web, intranet) Develop and oversee communications plans and campaigns Manage projects with multiple stakeholders, contributors or vendors if necessary Plan and execute crisis communications Report Freese and Nichols news, finding newsworthy stories and presenting them in a strategic way Coordinate media relations, including press releases Interview technical staff, corporate leaders, and clients Work with subject matter experts to produce thought leadership articles on technical topics Edit and proofread content in accordance with style guide Conduct research using internal and external resources Contribute to other areas of marketing and sales when needed Understand Freese and Nichols style and graphics standards Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or other related discipline 9 years' experience of communications experience (or 8 years' experience plus one or more of the certifications below) Preferred Experience in the Architecture, Engineer and Construction (AEC) industry Professional certification, such as Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) or Communication Management Professional (CMP) At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers. Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer. #LI-Hybrid