Communication Specialist

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the Resources Business Group (RBG) Communications team in Charlotte, NC. You will develop and execute internal and external communications programs that strengthen HDR’s brand, drive thought leadership, and support business objectives.

You’ll coordinate the biennial internal conference, manage databases and web-based project tools, and collaborate with engineers, designers and subject matter experts to craft engaging bios, project stories,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience.
• Experience in social media, event planning, community engagement.
• Preferred: 5+ years of industry expertise; comfortable working across multiple time zones as part of a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of RBG’s biennial internal conference.
• Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools (e.g., Adobe, SharePoint).
• Work with engineers, architects, designers and other subject matter experts to develop engaging content that reflects HDR’s brand across the power, industrial and waste markets.
• Develop engaging internal communications content (e.g., announcements, presentations, videos, live meetings and webinars)
• Organize and evaluate analytics from multiple sources (e.g., Google Analytics, social media platforms) to inform content strategy
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Communications

Project coordination

Content creation

Analytics

Tools

Adobe

SharePoint

Google Analytics

Job description

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.

As a valued member of the Resources Business Group (RBG) Communications team, you will help develop and execute best-in-class internal and external communications programs that strengthen our brand, reinforce our values, and elevate our reputation across the power, industrial and waste markets.

Leveraging strong communications project coordination/management skills and a passion for storytelling, you’ll create high-impact, data-informed content that engages audiences and supports business objectives. You will also serve as a key player in the planning and execution of RBG’s biennial internal conference, coordinating logistics, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering a memorable employee experience.

Using a variety of channels, including HDR’s website, social media platforms, email communications, and intranet, you will bring compelling stories to life and highlight the impact of our work through projects and thought leadership. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive and driven to deliver exceptional results.

In the role of Communications Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Drive the planning and execution of RBG’s biennial internal conference
• Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools (e.g., Adobe, SharePoint, staging sites, contact logs, etc.)
• Work with engineers, architects, designers and other subject matter experts to develop and write engaging content that reflects HDR’s brand across the power, industrial and waste markets, in order to elevate thought leadership, people and project work (e.g., bios, project stories, articles, news releases, social media posts)
• Develop engaging internal communications content (e.g., announcements, presentations, videos, live meetings and webinars)
• Organize and evaluate analytics from multiple sources (e.g., Google Analytics, social media platforms) to inform content strategy
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry expertise
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones as part of a virtual team
• Self-motivated and managed, but values feedback and collaboration

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• Experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement,