Garver is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to join its award-winning Communications Team to help shape and share the stories behind one of the nation’s leading engineering firms.
We do this by bringing on the best talent in our respective disciplines and collaborating in a fun, fast-paced environment to execute award-winning creative campaigns.
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of communicators to develop and execute strategic PR initiatives, secure earned media coverage, and assist with elevating the firm’s visibility across regional and national platforms. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, media-savvy strategist with a passion for advancing Garver’s mission to improve communities through innovative infrastructure.
This is an on-site position in Garver’s Downtown Little Rock office.
What you’ll do:
- Monitor, track, and report media coverage
- Media list building and research
- Upkeep of media coverage database and metrics
- Project management for multiple PR programs
- Assist with message development and other writing assignments
- Various PR support as needed
What you can bring to the table:
- A drive to think creatively about stories that will resonate with targeted media outlets
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong writing skills
- Comfort with fast-paced environments and problem-solving on the fly
- Keen attention to detail and a proactive mindset
- At least three years of professional experience in public relations and/or communications
- Bonus points if you have experience working with Muck Rack, CoverageBook, ASANA or similar project management software
To be considered, you’ll need to submit a cover letter outlining your interest. Candidates are also encouraged to submit a portfolio of work samples that demonstrate past work.
Garver is committed to providing the best employee experience, and because we are a firm made up of engineers who love data, we made that commitment measurable. Every year we ensure our benefits remain in the top 20% of our industry. What does that mean for you? Paid parental leave, 401k match, HSA contributions, paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees enrolled in our nationally recognized Wellness Program, gym membership reimbursements, tuition reimbursements, and much, much more.
At Garver, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and growth. If you’re ready to make an impact and work with some of the best in the business, we’d love to hear from you.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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