Requisition/Vacancy No\. 117449BR
**Position Title** Sr Writer, Communications
**Job Category** Communications
**Business Line** AECOM Corporate
**Office Region** USA \- Northeast
**Office Location** US \- Piscataway, NJ \- 30 Knightsbridge Rd
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **AECOM Corporate**
Our teams provide the strategic guidance that shapes the vision and direction for AECOM\. We enable the success of our employees and our operations by ensuring they have the tools, information, resources and support they need to do their jobs\.
**Job Summary** This position is responsible for assisting with corporate\-level communications — particularly press releases and outreach to editors — to help tell the AECOM story\. The successful candidate also should be capable of working with others on the Corporate Communications team to repackage external\-facing materials for other company communications channels, such as newsletter stories, Web content and operations\-focused collateral\. Position could be based in Piscataway, NJ, or Manhattan\.
**Responsibilities**
+ Draft a variety of external communications – especially press releases aimed at trade media outlets\.
+ Pitching stories to trade publication editors\.
+ Assist in the content\-approval process\.
+ Copyedit materials as needed\.
+ Assist with the repackaging of content for other communications channels\.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Strong written and oral communications skills\.
+ Ability to synthesize complex materials and to craft messaging that is clear and objective for a variety of audiences\.
+ Strong knowledge of Associated Press style\.
+ Ability to build relationships and work effectively at all levels of a global organization\.
+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a variety of projects concurrently, especially in a demanding environment, under tight deadlines\.
+ Self\-starter capable of assuming responsibility for several tasks at once with little supervision\.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related discipline\.
+ 4 to 6 years professional communications\-related experience, preferably in a global, multi\-site company or large public relations firm\.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite\.
+ High energy and enthusiasm\.
+ Experience pitching stories to media outlets preferred\.
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply\. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster\.
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