Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator

Overview

Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to join HDR’s Strategic Communications program, a global team focused on putting people first in planning and infrastructure. We develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector, helping communities get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.

As a Strategic Communications professional, you’ll work with HDR client brands to strengthen messaging and engagement strategies for programs, initiatives, or projects, while coordinating with HDR project managers and staff to translate technical knowledge into accessible content for diverse audiences.

• Lead construction communications in the transportation, energy, and water markets in the Midwest.
• Build and foster internal relationships with HDR project managers and staff; engage with technical staff to translate technical knowledge into accessible content.
• Develop and implement construction communications plans (audience targeting, media relations, collateral development, activity scheduling, contact databases, reporting).
• Coordinate and lead production/planning teams; lead concept development, writing, editing, and graphic coordination of outreach materials (email/alerts, surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, ads, press releases).
• Facilitate virtual or in-person public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings; gather data and perform political analysis as needed.
• Assist with political outreach strategies and manage social media campaigns; media coordination/management including public notices and press releases; monitor media coverage and document project records.
• Manage external service providers including sub-consultants.
• Support development of client-focused messaging while maintaining HDR’s collaborative, employee-owned culture.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 years of related experience in strategic communications, public involvement, public relations, or community engagement
• Experience leading social media campaigns
• Technical writing experience
• Service- and client-oriented; ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Self-starter; works well independently or in a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements for public involvement
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision
• Committed to HDR’s employee-owned culture

• 8 years related experience preferred
• Media relations experience
• Experience in energy, transportation, and/or water markets
• Previous consulting or account management experience

At HDR, work is about what you do and how you do it. We value collaboration, employee ownership, and growth opportunities that come with a culture built on strong values and shared contributions.