Communications Liaison – Transit Projects

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Communications Liaison – Transit Projects to support public
communications and community engagement efforts for the agency’s capital investment and planning
initiatives which includes construction, infrastructure maintenance and development projects. Serves as a
liaison between the public communications group and the Planning and Engineering groups to ensure
effective, clear, and proactive communication regarding construction and development projects that
impact riders and the communities we serve. Ensures public awareness of projects impacting the transit
experience. Responsibilities including ensuring timely delivery of accurate information to the
appropriate audience/customer through various channels.
Essential Functions:
 Develop communications and marketing materials such as mailers, posters, rider alerts, brochures,
newsletters, social media posts, media announcements, audio announcements and website content.
 Identify communication needs. Develop, coordinate, implement and manage strategies and goals
designed to inform and engage the community.
 Collaborate and strategize with Planning, Engineering, and other PRT divisions that may be
managing significant public facing project or work effort.
 Monitor project progress and ensures information flow to riders and impacted communities.
Job requirements include:
 Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Urban or Neighborhood
Planning, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-
for-year basis.
 Proficiency in Microsoft software and project management programs.
 Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to support public events.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing
with attention to detail.
Preferred attributes:
 Government agency experience.
 Transit agency experience.
 Construction communications experience.
 PowerPoint proficiency.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a
cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Amy Giammanco
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3 rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
[email protected]
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