Senior Digital & Media Relations Specialist

Job overview

Senior Digital & Media Relations Specialist is a hybrid role listed in Raleigh, NC. The posting gives a salary range of $100,000–$120,000 for the Denver metro area; it does not specify a Raleigh salary range. The role supports Hazen and Sawyer’s Communications and Public Outreach practice, which helps clients engage stakeholders around water and environmental infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Develop social media strategy and content calendars
• create posts that translate technical water and environmental work for public audiences
• monitor channels and report analytics
• draft press releases, advisories, fact sheets, and talking points
• build media relationships, pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and monitor coverage
• support proactive, reactive, and crisis communications
• help plan community engagement and prepare outreach materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior digital & media relations specialist

raleigh nc

hazen and sawyer

hybrid

social media

digital engagement

media relations

public relations

community engagement

water infrastructure

environmental communications

press releases

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• flexible spending plans
• disability and life insurance
• paid holidays and paid time off
• employer-contributed 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and professional registration and membership incentives.

Why this role

The posting seeks 8–10 years of relevant communications experience and a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field. Water or environmental sector experience is preferred.

About the employer

Hazen and Sawyer is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.