Communications Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a public relations/communications professional in Metairie, Louisiana, to serve as a strategic communications coordinator for infrastructure projects. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and drafting various communications materials.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications and 3 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to handle multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy or similar.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience using social networking/social media programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing communications plans.
• Draft written deliverables like press releases and articles.
• Collaborate with teams to develop messaging and graphic design.

Job description

HDR is seeking a public relations/communications professional who is passionate about communications, has a drive to innovate and a habit of thinking outside the box. This person will serve as a strategic communications coordinator delivering communications for infrastructure projects on an industry-leading team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of internal and external communications plans to support client needs (target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material, social media content, comment response programs, overall activity schedule, information lines, contact databases, and activity reporting).
• 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.
• Draft written deliverables, such as press releases, articles, blog posts, and other communications materials, as needed.
• 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 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.
• Assist in the development of project‑specific outreach tools, including websites, databases, 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).
• Perform other duties as needed.

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.

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.
• Self‑starter who can work well independently or in a team environment.
• Experience using social networking/social media programs.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.