Strategic Communications Specialist

HDR; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Communications Specialist to assist with developing and implementing communications plans for client needs in Louisiana and Mississippi. The role focuses on audience strategy, media relations, collateral development, social content, and comment response programs, supporting a range of public meetings and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, experience with social media campaigns, and the ability to distill complex information for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public policy or similar.
• Experience in consulting or creative agencies preferred.
• Technical writing ability to distill complex info for diverse audiences.
• Experience using social media platforms and campaigns.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator).
• Familiarity with CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist development and implementation of communications plans for client needs.
• Support event planning, outreach strategy, and materials for public meetings and stakeholder events.
• Draft press releases, articles, blog posts, and other materials.
• Develop and disseminate public notices and press releases; track media coverage.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Social media experience

Organization

Client/service orientation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-starting/work independence

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/public policy or similar

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator)

Content Management Systems

Job description

HDR is seeking a Communications Specialist to assist with developing and implementing communications plans for client needs in Louisiana and Mississippi. The role focuses on audience strategy, media relations, collateral development, social content, and comment response programs, supporting a range of public meetings and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, experience with social media campaigns, and the ability to distill complex information for diverse