Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator

At HDR, our employee-owners are actively engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day as we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities. In the role of Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator, we’ll count on you to: Assist with client management and lead in the development and implementation of outreach, communication and public relations plans Lead production/planning teams, concept development, write, edit and coordinate graphic materials Coordinate, organize, manage and facilitate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings Coordinate project-related data gathering and political analysis and monitoring including assisting or leading development and management of political outreach strategy Monitor and track the media for project documentation Assemble distribution lists for inclusion in project databases, manage external service providers including court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants and subconsultants, and research industry news coverage and industry trends for client projects Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications

Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience, ideally within community engagement (local city/state government) Bachelor's degree in a closely related field, or combination of education and relevant experience Master's degree Media relations experience desired Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines/deliverables Required Qualifications

A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience Experience leading social media campaigns Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location : United States-North Carolina-Charlotte Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville Industry : Strategic Communications Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Strategic Communications Job Posting : Jan 30, 2026

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