Communications Specialist

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced Communications specialist, to join our Marketing & Communications team, in Abu Dhabi, The successful candidate will create, direct and implement integrated messaging and communications strategies to reach internal and external audiences, including our employees, clients, partners and media, investors and Board of Directors, across all digital and in-person channels.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain internal communications strategies that promote company values, culture and strategic objectives.
• Write and adapt copy in the appropriate style for all audiences including internal, media and clients and for different media including print, digital and social media.
• Work with other members of the Strategy & Growth team, including the graphic design studio, to produce timely and consistent marketing communications materials.
• Successfully apply creative thinking and clear communication principles to all communications to improve tone, clarity, style, grammar and terminology; and align with AECOM’s brand voice.
• Oversee content creation, internal campaigns and brand messaging across all internal channels.
• Monitor effectiveness of communications initiatives and optimize strategies to increase impact.
• Learn and demonstrate an ongoing understanding of AECOM’s brand, technical capabilities, services, audiences and channels.
• Use and manage content management systems to keep the MEA pages of AECOM’s intranet and internet up to date.
• Administrate Viva Engage (internal social media network) to keep group memberships up to date and encourage its use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or public relations field.
• 4-6 years’ full-time experience in a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong knowledge of internal communications and employee engagement processes and tools.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, organizational and stakeholder-management skills.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10142436

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Marketing & Communications

Work Location Model: On-Site