Strategic Communications Coordinator

HDR•Detroit, MI

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Coordinator to join its global Strategic Communications program, a full-service communications, engagement, and creative practice focused on people-first planning and infrastructure. The coordinator supports the development, execution, and management of communications and engagement activities for a variety of infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with the broader Strategic Communications team and taking direction from Communications Managers, Project Managers, and clients. The role creates and coordinates communications content, outreach materials, stakeholder engagement, meetings, and project deliverables. It involves working with technical experts and multidisciplinary teams, managing communications information and project tools, documenting outreach, and supporting internal communications and employee training. HDR describes its culture as employee-owned, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to connecting communities and advancing sustainable, equitable outcomes.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Service- and client-oriented personality, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience using social networking or social media programs.
Attention to detail.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing content and communications plans to engage audiences across communication channels and elevate thought leadership, people, and project work.
Support global and local communications strategies in collaboration with internal business partners and creative, marketing, and communications teams.
Work with engineers, architects, designers, and other subject matter experts to develop white papers, feature articles, thought leadership articles, and social media posts.
Ghostwrite and edit blogs, social media posts, papers, and presentations for subject matter experts.
Help develop collateral and other marketing campaign materials.
Research, write, and edit project narratives and case studies.
Coordinate event management activities.
Deliver employee training to activate and guide communications throughout the company.
Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.
Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools, including Adobe, SharePoint, staging sites, and contact logs.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in developing and producing deliverables.
Write copy for communications, including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts.
Coordinate public meetings and stakeholder activities, including listening sessions, town halls, hearings, open houses, workshops, and advisory committees.
Organize meeting logistics and vendor management.
Develop and implement task workback schedules and meeting plans.
Coordinate production and distribution of outreach materials, including newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings.
Collaborate with social media, web, graphics, and video specialists to produce outreach tools and materials.
Identify stakeholders and manage development of distribution lists.
Develop and maintain project-specific comment management databases and coordinate responses according to protocols.
Research industry trends, stakeholders, and policy.
Document outreach activities, including activity tracking and reporting.
Perform other duties as needed.