Communications Coordinator

HDR · Metairie, LA · 2 wk ago

On-siteMarketingFull-time

About the role

This position serves as a strategic communications coordinator for infrastructure projects on an industry-leading team at HDR.

Responsibilities

Aid in the development and implementation of internal and external communications plans to support client needs.
Support event planning and management, outreach strategy, and materials development for public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings.
Draft written deliverables, such as press releases, articles, blog posts, and other communications materials, as needed.
Create 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.
Manage comment databases, including distribution lists, logging sign-in sheets, comment coding, comment response and reporting.
Research industry trends, stakeholders, regulatory requirements, etc., for client projects.
Develop and disseminate project-specific outreach tools, including websites, databases, emails/e-newsletters, and social media content.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop messaging, generate graphic design deliverables, and ensure consistency in communication across all channels.
Document all outreach activities including activity tracking and reporting.
Assist with stakeholder coordination and conflict resolution (in-person visits, phone calls, email).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public policy (e.g., urban, environmental, disaster resilience, etc.) or similar.
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.
Technical writing skills or the ability to distill complex information into palatable messaging for various audiences.
Experience using social media platforms and implementing social media campaigns.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Illustrator).
Familiarity with Content Management Systems.
Experience communicating with and/or on behalf of government agencies or municipalities is beneficial but not required.
Experience working in a team setting with the ability to coordinate with and delegate tasks to team members.
Willingness to travel and support our work across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public policy (e.g., urban, environmental, disaster resilience, etc.) or similar.
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.
Technical writing skills or the ability to distill complex information into palatable messaging for various audiences.
Experience using social media platforms and implementing social media campaigns.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Illustrator).
Familiarity with Content Management Systems.
Experience communicating with and/or on behalf of government agencies or municipalities is beneficial but not required.
Experience working in a team setting with the ability to coordinate with and delegate tasks to team members.
Willingness to travel and support our work across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines.

Benefits

As an employee-owner, you will have a unique ownership stake in the company and the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.