Public Affairs Specialist

Requisition ID: 277693

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Hybrid
• Work Location: Reston, VA

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will administer the development, management, and execution of corporate affairs and communications programs. You will research, write, edit, and maintain content for press releases on Bechtel projects, personnel, technical innovations, new job awards, and other activities. Your coordination of program elements will help drive impactful and strategic communication for Bechtel. The focus of this role will be in leading and coordinating NS&E conference and trade show strategy and presence by organizing logistics, managing budgets, creating marketing materials, designing booth presence, organizing attendees, and staffing booths at different locations across the U.S. This position requires interaction with company leadership and the Marketing and Business Development organization and a high level or organization and follow through. #LI-Hybrid

This Public Affairs Specialist position will execute a broad range of internal and external communications tasks for several unique construction projects supporting NS&E business lines.

The successful candidate will be versatile communicator with strong writing skills and experience in developing content for internal and external audiences (including company publications and website), community interactions and stakeholder relations, visual communications (photography, videography, and graphics), and digital media.#LI-HB1

Major Responsibilities:

• Researches, conducts interviews, writes, edits, and maintains content for a variety of external Bechtel publications, and websites
• Write news releases and interact with media, cultivate relationships in the nuclear industry
• Conceptualizes, plans, implements, and measures the success of a wide variety of communications efforts for internal and external audiences, using written, on-line, digital, multimedia, social media, video, and graphics, in support of the project's strategic goals and key messages
• Coordinates photography, when necessary, to support articles
• Develops ideas for content, conducts research, conducts interviews, writes for various audiences, and performs or coordinates photography, videography, graphics, and web updates, and assembles information and multimedia that are consistent with Bechtel key messages
• Researches, writes, edits, and maintains content for the communications function, including face-to-face engagement, electronic news, intranet management, and change management activities
• Advises project senior leadership on communication methods and approaches, especially regarding change management
• Coordinates issue management, corporate and public affairs, communications, and/or community affairs programs for a project or corporate group
• Performs research and special assignments as assigned
• Coordinates the implementation and maintains policies, procedures, and processes that ensure the business unit, project, or program's communication needs are met in a consistent, efficient, and flexible manner
• Adheres to Bechtel personnel policies, management instructions, and other relevant company policies and procedures
• Coordinates newsletters for key internal and external audiences
• Coordinates and plans all-employee meetings, community outreach programs, and other events, including presentations and logistics
• Collects information and analyzes the impact of the organization's social responsibility programs and activities on key stakeholders
• Maintains contact with conference organizers to arrange sponsorships, exhibit space, and other logistics; contacts media outlets for production and placement of advertising
• Assists in updates to NS&E internal and external web content, factsheets, and photos.
• Develops and coordinates advertising associated with conferences or other initiatives
• Must be able to apply GBU key messages to short, crisp products for appropriate audiences
• Plans and coordinates actions with vendors, organizations, and staff on Bechtel-involved events, dinners, and conferences
• This position will involve occasional travel to staff and set up conference exhibits

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Conference and trade show experience
• Event planning experience
• Marketing experience
• Internal and external communications experience
• Community outreach experience
• Skill in SharePoint or other web content management systems
• Skill in the Adobe Creative Suite especially InDesign and Photoshop
• Basic abilities in multimedia or video production
• Ability to travel
• Organizational skills, follows up on items till completion
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Budget experience

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at

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