Lead Public Relations Specialist - 90400330 - Washington

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Play a vital role in supporting the company's Corporate Communications mission to develop, coordinate, implement, amplify, and manage effective public relations campaigns. Highlight benefits and progress surrounding Amtrak’s historic infrastructure investments, including new tunnels, bridges, trains, and more. Assist in proactively advancing corporate goals, business priorities, and goodwill among key internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Execute strategic communication plans to promote Amtrak's products, services, and business objectives through earned and shared coverage.
• Produce diverse written content including news releases, employee messages, and social media communications.
• Conduct media relations activities, acting as a spokesperson and organizing media events.
• Build and maintain relationships with editors/reporters, securing promotional interview opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage, produce comprehensive reports, and participate in crisis communications planning and execution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in media relations and communications best practices.
• Exceptional written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of simplifying complex material for various audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects and providing ongoing metrics.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 – $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:165415

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangeme