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Communications Senior Associate, Circlepoint - San Jose, CA

Communications Senior Associate

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Company:Circlepoint

Location:San Jose, CA


Interested in helping communities improve transportation, increase mobility, conserve water, promote more sustainable land uses and foster more productive community engagement? So are we. Join our team!
Circlepoint is seeking a full-time Senior Associate to join us in our downtown San Jose office. The position will play the lead outreach role for a downtown transit construction project in San Jose.
The Senior Associate will be responsible for acting as the liaison between the contract and businesses and residents along the construction corridor, including creating communications and project-related collateral, responding to public inquiries and concerns in a timely manner, tracking project budgets, assigning work to staff to support project delivery, and researching local issues and communities.
Requirements:
• Approximately 4-5 years of experience (including internships)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills, including multi-cultural communications and experience working with media or marketing campaigns
• Strong attention to detail; Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Must be willing to take initiative and be cool under fire in a very fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn
• Interest in public sector communications
• Experience with conducting public events
• Knowledge of best practices and direct experience using social media and online communication tools to engage with multiple audiences
• Fluency in other languages a plus
• Experience with construction communications a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office
About Circlepoint
For 27 years, Circlepoint has been a guiding force in helping our clients and the public think strategically, communicate effectively, and find solutions to improve our communities. With offices in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, and Los Angeles, the firm specializes in strategic communications, environmental planning, and creative services.
Circlepoint is dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for advancement and professional development and a wide variety of benefits, services, and programs designed to foster a healthy work/life balance.
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and have a current driver’s license, auto insurance and access to personal transportation.
Circlepoint is an equal opportunity employer.