Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) Job at HDR in Nashville

Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

Join HDR as a Communication Strategist to shape how communities manage water. HDR employee-owners create an inclusive environment where each individual values authenticity and innovative ideas. As part of our Water Business Group you’ll lead communication that supports public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop content marketing strategies and communication plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership.
• Lead global and local communication 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 a closely related field.
• Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.

Required Qualifications

• 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 able to work independently 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.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
• Comfortable and 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.

Primary Location

United States, Nebraska, Omaha

Benefits

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Expected compensation range: $48,699 – $92,760 depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Commitment to Equity

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.