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HDR

Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

HDR, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. 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?

Water is more than a resource, it is a shared responsibility. In our Water Business Group, you will 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 article content, thought leadership articles, and/or 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

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 closely related field

Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation for this position ranges from $48,699 to $92,760 depending on skills, experience, education and geographic location.

Location United States – Omaha, Nebraska (and other locations nationwide).

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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