Marketing Specialist/Technical Writer (Freelance/On-call)

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Our Bridge Sector is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Marketing Communications Specialist on a freelance or on-call basis to join us in promoting our brand as well as our various major infrastructure projects. In this role, you will play a crucial part in promoting our brand through written content, digital marketing initiatives, and public relations strategies. We are looking for someone with expertise in communicating complex ideas clearly and compellingly to engage target audiences. The position is associated with our San Francisco and Manila offices but offers the flexibility to work in a hybrid work environment. As we are a global enterprise, the position requires the ability to work in various time zones.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Job Description

• Provide technical writing assistance to engineering principals on project articles.
• Produce project case studies, project sheets, resumes, and other collaterals.
• Develop slide presentations for speaking engagements and for client presentations.
• Secure speaking engagements in relevant industry conferences and academic institutes for technical professionals.
• Identify appropriate media opportunities and secure media coverage.
• Coordinate professional photography for completed projects.
• Craft industry award submissions for infrastructure projects.
• Conduct and coordinate a range of marketing support activities as guided by engineering principals.
• Promote projects and project news on social media platforms, including writing content for posts.
• Assist in responses to requests for proposals.
• Assist marketing teams in managing website content updates, including writing new content.
• Develop and execute a marketing strategy and corresponding plan.
• Collaborate with public relations firms as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field, or years of equivalent experience demonstrating progressive responsibility.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in technical editing or writing. Experience in the Architecture/ Engineering/ Construction (AEC) industry would be considered an asset.
• Ability to understand requests for proposals (RFPs) and qualifications to organize and develop a relevant, thoughtful response.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Superior grammatical and writing skills with experience proofreading documents to ensure the integrity and quality of documents and proposals.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word. Strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suites (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally with co-workers, management, and clients.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently, and as a team player.
• Client-focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

TYLin Group’s Asia Pacific offices provide technical innovations and professional services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, seismic engineering, and planning. Our market sectors encompass high-rise buildings, special structures, long-span bridges, marine structures, highways, tunnels, rail and transit systems, and environmental engineering. With experience and offices throughout Asia including China, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Indonesia, we can serve our clients with our local knowledge and presence. 

TYLin’s Philippine Branch was founded in Manila in 2021. The branch office is working on the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project, a high-profile and one of the biggest infrastructure projects of the Philippine Government. The Philippine Branch office envisions itself to become a major industry player by promoting its services to various sectors. 

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

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TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.