Senior Communication Specialist

HDR • Omaha, NE

4d

About The Position

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

At HDR, our multidisciplinary teams work closely with our clients to advise, plan, design and deliver infrastructure that creates strong and vibrant communities. We leverage innovation, collaboration and our employee-ownership culture to deliver tailored, transformative solutions across all sectors for the clients and communities we serve worldwide.

Our top-ranked, global Transportation program helps solve complex mobility challenges and improve the safety, reliability and resiliency of transportation systems. We are searching for a passionate and motivated communications professional/writer to help us scale our content production and further grow our brand. It’s awesome to be a part of a team that makes great things possible across the globe!

If you are a creative, analytical storyteller who takes ownership and is curious about how the work improves communities, we encourage you to apply today.
As a senior communications specialist/writer, you will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, scientists, planners, architects, technologists, economists, construction and other consulting and communications professionals to develop content in a reader-friendly, crisp and engaging manner. In addition to writing to engage both internal and external audiences, your duties will include content planning and development for various mediums and communication channels to position our Transportation program for continued success.

Please upload a cover letter introducing yourself and any relevant examples of your work with your application and resume. We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to consider this unique opportunity. We will be in touch with individuals whose profiles most closely match what’s needed to be successful in this role.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 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

Nice To Haves

• Degree in writing, journalism, marketing, architecture, engineering, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of writing styles, including web writing, copywriting, journalism, and/or persuasive writing, with the ability to produce clear, engaging content tailored to targeted audiences and platforms.
• Strong interviewing and information‑gathering skills, with the ability to synthesize and prioritize complex or technical information into compelling communications.
• Experience editing content for grammar, style, structure, organization, and clarity.
• Experience writing in a conversational yet professional tone.
• Knowledge of best practices for social media and email marketing.
• Understanding of engineering, architecture, and related consulting services industries.
• Willingness to offer creative thinking and collaborate closely with subject matter experts and marketing/communications teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with our Transportation leaders and subject matter experts to develop and write feature article content, thought leadership articles, white papers and social media posts.
• Write and edit press releases, email/digital media, internal and external announcements, award narratives, and conference abstracts.
• Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies.
• Work with our global communications team to develop communications strategies and content to elevate our expertise, our people and our project work on the HDR website, digital and other publication channels.
• Support the efforts to strengthen relationships with leading market-focused trade publications to develop new opportunities for promotion and exposure.
• Create content for subject matter experts’ LinkedIn accounts and help with publication where required.
• Develop collateral, brochures, presentations and other marketing campaign materials where required.
• Support event planning and facilitation activities where required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level