Strategic Communications Coordinator - Austin, United States - HDR

HDR

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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.

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.

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

Assist with the development and implementation of communications plans (target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material, comment response programs, overall activity schedule, information lines, contact databases, and activity reporting).
Plan events for public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings.
Develop public notices and press releases; media monitoring/tracking for project documentation; produce media wrapup reports for projectspecific coverage including television, print or radio hits.
Manage comment database including distribution list, logging signin sheets, comment coding, comment response and reporting.
Research industry trends, stakeholders, regulatory requirements, etc., for client projects.
Manage webbased project management tools (Adobe, SharePoint, Staging Sites, Contact Logs, etc.).
Assist in development of projectspecific outreach tools, including websites, databases, enewsletters and schedules, webbased social media.
Document outreach activities including activity tracking and reporting.
Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Service

- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines

Selfstarter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Experience using social networking/social media programs
Attention to detail
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employeeowned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a closely related field
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience

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 together to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location:
United States-Texas-Austin

Other Locations:
United States-Texas-Round Rock

Industry:
Highway + Road

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

BusinessClass:
Strategic Communications

Job Posting:
May 17, 2024