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Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

HDR, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) Apply for the Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) role at HDR.

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, asking: "What is our impact on the world?"

We believe water is more than a resource—it's a shared responsibility. As part of the Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

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 subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature articles, thought leadership pieces, and/or social media posts.

Ghost‑write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers, and presentations by subject matter experts.

Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials.

Research, write, and edit project narratives and case studies.

Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.

Support event management where required.

Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field.

Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Self‑motivated and able to work independently with multiple teams while being team‑oriented.

Great interpersonal and communication skills—positive outlook and attitude.

High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.

Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Comfortable and competent 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.

Compensation and Location Primary location: Omaha, Nebraska. Compensation range: $48,699 – $92,760, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. (Temporary and part‑time roles may be eligible for limited benefits.)

EEO Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

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