Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Senior Communications Coordinator - (179926)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 we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development of content and communications plans that inspire audiences and drive engagement across various communication channels to elevate thought leadership, people, and project work.Assist in driving global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing, and communications teams.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.Ghostwrite 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.Coordinate event management activities.Deliver employee training to activate and guide communications throughout the company.Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools (Adobe, SharePoint, Staging Sites, Contact Logs, etc.).Coordinate multi-discipline teams in the development and production of deliverables.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in a closely related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, public involvement, and/or community engagement.Master's Degree.Writing samples/portfolio that demonstrates experience writing for public relations, web, brochures, newsletters, social, and/or traditional media.Media relations experience desired.Transportation, energy, or water industry experience.Preference given to Illinois-based or Indiana-based candidates.Required QualificationsA minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.Experience leading social media campaigns.Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines.Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.Primary Location : United States-Indiana-IndianapolisOther Locations : United States-Illinois-ChicagoIndustry : Strategic CommunicationsSchedule : Full-timeEmployee Status : RegularBusiness Class : Strategic CommunicationsJob Posting : Aug 8, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr