Communications Specialist — Content & Thought Leadership

HDR, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop content and sharpen thought leadership across channels. You will work with engineers, designers, and marketing teams to craft white papers, articles, blogs, and social posts, while ghost writing and editing materials from subject matter experts.

The role supports local and global communications strategies, delivers training, and helps execute marketing campaigns. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently with multiple teams as well as team oriented.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude.
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop content that inspires audiences and drives engagement across various communication channels to elevate thought leadership, people and project work.
• Assist in driving global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams.
• Work with engineers, architects, designers and other subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and social media posts.
• Ghost write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers and/or presentations by subject matter experts.
• Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials.
• Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies.
• Deliver employee training to activate and guide communications throughout the company.
• Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.
• Support event management where required.
• Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Cross-functional teamwork

Public involvement

Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign

Education

Bachelor's degree in closely related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HDR, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop content and sharpen thought leadership across channels. You will work with engineers, designers, and marketing teams to craft white papers, articles, blogs, and social posts, while ghost writing and editing materials from subject matter experts.

The role supports local and global communications strategies, delivers training, and helps execute marketing campaigns. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits.