Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Communications Strategist/Writer for a part-time opportunity to join our Atlas team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

A talented communications strategist and writer with real-world experience who can create, develop and manage communications plans and provide writing/editing for communications materials. Must be able to translate complex and technical topics into stories, Op-eds, blogs, talking points, and news releases that inform, educate and, in some cases, help change the behavior of a variety of publics. Candidate must be an independent and collaborative worker supporting executive leadership and department directors and must be able to develop strategy for and write/edit e-news mail, blogs, social media, Op-eds, news articles, speeches, videos, and reports.

• Ability to assist in the strategic planning and production of communications materials in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to develop and implement proactive and reactive short- and long-term writing projects that position agency brand, educate and improve image PR.

• Must be able to develop and write copy for executive leadership

• Ability to write, edit copy and proofread

• Promote brand through the written word and across print and digital - websites, direct mail, newsletters, education, blogs, etc.

• Ability to obtain a strong understanding of the target audience and subject matter.

• Perform market and/or competitor research to support content generation.

• Work with subject matter experts and MarComs team to brainstorm topics.

• Experience producing written communications for multiple and varied target audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with teams at many different levels.

• Commitment to customer service and to excellence in work.

• Highly detail-oriented, strong editing skills according to established best practices, consistently tagging topics, and thoughtfully linking internal and external messaging.

• Ability to adjust to a rapid pace of project turnaround and multiple changes to the project.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field

• 7-10 years of experience in editing, publishing, or related area, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

• Ability to do research using a variety of methods and mediums. Can quickly grasp the tone and style of the subject matter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience copywriting and editing for AEC industry, business, government, corporate and/or nonprofit with exceptional grammar skills, use of AP style, and understanding of syntax; ability to quickly grasp subject’s tone and style.
• Have significant experience in research using a variety of methods and mediums.
• Experienced in writing for both short and long formats.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf