Senior Communication Strategist

Senior Communications Strategist

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you will help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

• Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people and project work.
• Lead global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams.
• Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar.
• Work with engineers, architects, designers and other subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and social media posts.
• Ghost write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers and/or presentations by subject matter experts.
• Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials.
• Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies.
• Deliver employee training to activate and guide communications.
• Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.
• Support event management where required.
• Lead engagement activities related to area of specialization.
• Research and develop content for distinct tactics and target audiences.
• Inform scope, schedule, and budget for communication activities pertinent to area of specialization.
• Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table.
• Mentor and train junior strategists.
• Own / lead engagement and presentation tracking and logistics.
• Lead presentation development (ensuring story arc), drafting and refining talking points, maintaining base PPT, thinking about timing for updating base PPT.
• Support legislative coordination and government relations tasks.
• Coordinate legislative reports, including accessibility.
• Maintain / update program key messages and updating FAQ document.
• Correspondence and response tracking and writing.
• Develop and drive workback plans.
• Develop and manage program reports.
• Provide additional support to help project team with sub work assignments.
• Support listserv email updates.
• Support materials development.
• Draft website text and make website updates.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in closely related field.
• Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.
• Demonstrated ability to connect the dots between seemingly disparate elements of a project.
• Proactive and asks questions for clarification.

• A minimum of 7 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude.
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

{Seattle, WA}: $86,184 - $123,120 {Bellevue, WA}: $86,184 - $123,120

Primary

Location:

United States-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations:
United States-Washington-Bellevue

Transit

Full-time

Regular

Strategic Communications

Jan 28, 2026