Senior Communications Specialist

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a senior communications specialist in Kansas City, MO. You will craft compelling messages, coordinate communications programs, edit and publish content, and maintain brand consistency across channels.

Work closely with subject matter experts to plan content that supports business goals and drive internal/external communications. The role emphasizes strategy development, content creation, and formal event management, with leadership responsibilities to align the communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related fields and 5 years of corporate communications or agency experience
• In lieu of degree, 9 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• email communications
• event coordination
• internal events
• recognition programs
• Support the coordination and logistics of various events, conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events
• Organize team meetings to ensure alignment within the communications team
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Strategy Development: Partners with team members to develop and implement communications plans that align with the firm’s goals and targeted business development efforts
• Content Creation: Develops engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of channels including internal, social and web
• Creative Strategy: Collaborates with creative team to create visually compelling content
• Event Management: Supports the coordination and logistics of various events, conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events
• Team Leadership: Organizes team meetings to ensure alignment within the communications team

Skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Self-starter / creativity

Multi-project management

Highly organized

Strategic communications

Content development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

WordPress

Job description

About HNTB

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. Join our team and become an integral part of a growing company that values your skills and contributions. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through meaningful, strategic work. We’re committed to your professional growth and development, offering a supportive environment where your career can thrive. As a senior communications specialist, you will be responsible for developing compelling messages, coordinating communication programs and maintaining brand consistency across all communication channels.

You will work closely with subject matter experts to plan and develop content that supports HNTB’s business goals. You will write, edit, produce and publish content for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• email communications
• event coordination
• internal events
• recognition programs
• Support the coordination and logistics of various events, conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events
• Organize team meetings to ensure alignment within the communications team
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Do

• Strategy Development: Partners with team members to develop and implement communications plans that align with the firm’s goals and targeted business development efforts.
• Content Creation: Develops engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of channels including internal, social and web.
• Creative Strategy: Collaborates with creative team to create visually compelling content.
• Event Management: Supports the coordination and logistics of various events, conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events.
• Team Leadership: Organizes team meetings to ensure alignment within the communications team.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related fields and 5 years of corporate communications or agency experience
• In lieu of degree, 9 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint expertise
• Highly organized
• Be a self-starter who possesses creativity and can-do attitude
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner
• Familiar with web content management systems such as WordPress

Locations

Kansas City, MO

Notice to Third-Party Agencies

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Culture & Values

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #NF #MarketingSalesCommunications.