Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
 

HDR is looking to add a talented Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to the growing Southern California team to develop, execute, and manage communication and outreach activities on a variety of transportation, water, and power projects.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

Assist with client management and leads 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. 

Provide stakeholder presentations (city council, community meetings, etc)

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 sub-consultants, and research industry news coverage and industry trends for client projects. 

Marketing support for creation of Project Sheets

Marketing Proposal support

Update and liaise with internal groups

Assist with social media across all local business groups

Client marketing support including specialized presentations, hand-outs, and focus on prepositioning for clients

Support overall content marketing strategy for SoCal

Assist with event planning and management, outreach strategy, and materials development for public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees and other stakeholder meetings. 

Develop and disseminate public notices and press releases; monitor /track media for project documentation; produce media wrap-up reports for project-specific coverage including television, print or radio hits.

Assist with and manage the comment database including distribution lists, logging sign-in sheets, comment coding, comment response and reporting.

Responsible for the research of industry trends, stakeholders, regulatory requirements, etc, for client projects.

Document all outreach activities including activity tracking and reporting.

Assist with stakeholder coordination and conflict resolution (in-person visits, phone calls, email).

Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field, or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years related experience in media coordination for advertisements, including public notices and press releases
• 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
• Experience working with remote teams/clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience writing for various media (Web, brochures, newsletters, social media, etc.)
• Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time)
• Service and client-oriented personality
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at a time, prioritize among tasks, and set and meet deadlines
• Great attention to detail
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for public involvement
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Facilitation and stakeholder presentation experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Media relations experience desired
• 7 years related experience
• Bilingual
• Familiarity with the architecture and engineering consulting industry
• Project Management
• Adobe Creative Suite - Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• San Diego based community engagement experience
• Waste Project Experience
• Preference given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.  When you join HDR, we give you a license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.  

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $72,000 - $103,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.