Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator
HDR, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
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. 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? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Responsibilities
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.
Locations 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
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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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. 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? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Responsibilities
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.
Locations 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
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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