HDR · 4 hours ago
Senior Communication Strategist
HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. In the role of Senior Communications Strategist, you will develop content marketing strategies, lead communications initiatives, and collaborate with various teams to elevate thought leadership and manage communications effectively.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
The Magnificent Mile Association
2025-11-11
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