About the Role
STV is seeking an experienced communications leader to join the firm’s award-winning communications team. This role will lead integrated communications and digital marketing strategy and execution for two of the firm’s largest and fastest-growing businesses, focused on transportation projects in the firm’s north region, as well as projects across the nation where STV leads as the program management/construction management consultant. This role is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys operating at the intersection of infrastructure, media, public policy and executive visibility – helping tell the stories behind projects that shape how communities move, connect and grow.
Responsibilities
- Developing communications and digital marketing strategies to support business goals
- Cultivating relationships with local, regional and national media covering transportation, infrastructure, government, business and real estate.
- Elevating the visibility of STV’s projects and experts to increase brand awareness
- Monitoring industry and policy developments and recommending proactive communications opportunities.
- Tracking project milestones, industry events, awards programs and speaking opportunities that support strategic communications and business goals.
- Partnering with business leaders to identify project milestones, innovations and industry trends that can generate media interest.
- Positioning key thought leaders to support pursuits and build client relationships
- Identifying opportunities to position STV executives and technical leaders through media interviews, bylined articles, speaking engagements, owned social media content and industry commentary.
- Collaborating with business leaders to provide advice and counsel before and during crises
- Coordinating with communications team members to drive efficient and effective execution and amplify key stories with strategic paid, earned, owned and social media campaigns.
- Drafting press releases, media pitches, talking points, project announcements and executive communications materials.
- Generating content for both internal and external audiences that aligns with STV’s Strategic Plan, elevates STV's visibility and drives towards other communications goals
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in public relations, communications, journalism, media relations or public affairs.
- Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage and building relationships with reporters and editors.
- Familiarity with top 10 media markets.
- Understanding of transportation, infrastructure, government and/or public-sector issues.
- Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing and storytelling skills.
- Proficiency in AI usage, particularly Microsoft Copilot
- Existing relationships with transportation, infrastructure, government, business or regional media outlets strongly preferred.
- Agency, journalism or public affairs experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field preferred.
Skills
- Public relations
- Communications
- Journalism
- Media relations
- Public affairs
- AI usage
- Microsoft Copilot
- Writing
- Editing
- Interviewing
- Storytelling
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
Experience Level
- 10+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $149,671.54 - $171,053.19
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
About the Company
- STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.
- We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.
- At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
Equal Opportunity
- STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.
- We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.
- At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
