Transportation & Transit Communications Manager (Transportation)

TL;DR

Transportation & Transit Communications Manager (Public Affairs): Leading public education and outreach campaigns for roadway safety and transit use with an accent on behavioral change and multi-channel marketing strategies. Focus on managing stakeholder relationships with government agencies and optimizing campaign performance through data analysis.

Company

hirify.global is a strategic communications agency supporting state, local, and federal government agencies with enterprise-wide communications, public affairs, and program management.

What you will do

• Develop and lead large-scale public education campaigns for transportation safety and transit awareness.
• Manage multi-channel marketing strategies including digital, print, radio, out-of-home, and grassroots outreach.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as the Department of Transportation, transit agencies, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Conduct research, message testing, and audience segmentation to inform campaign strategy.
• Oversee creative development, including messaging, visuals, and media placement.
• Track campaign performance, analyze data, and optimize for impact and reach.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• At least 2 years of experience focused on transportation, public safety, or behavioral change campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience managing public awareness efforts around topics like seatbelt use, safe driving, or public transit ridership.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of marketing analytics tools and campaign performance metrics.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Vision Zero, Safe Streets initiatives, or FTA-funded programs.
• Experience with multilingual or culturally competent campaign development.
• Creative direction or experience working closely with designers and media teams.
• Crisis communications or media relations experience.