Water Sector Communications Strategist

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Strategic Communications Specialist with water sector experience to join our global team in New York.

You will contribute to communications and engagement activities on infrastructure projects, working with Communications Managers, Project Managers, and clients to tell our story. The role requires staying current with water sector best practices, applying expertise to planning and projects, and helping HDR build its reputation in the market.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with multiple teams
• Great interpersonal and communication skills with a positive attitude
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
• Active participant in employee-owned culture
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of communication and engagement plans
• Write copy for talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts
• Coordinate public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, or advisory committees
• Organize meeting logistics and vendor management
• Develop and implement task workback schedules and meeting plans
• Coordinate production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations and press releases

Skills

Writing

Public involvement

Event planning

Social media

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Strategic Communications Specialist with water sector experience to join our global team in New York.

You will contribute to communications and engagement activities on infrastructure projects, working with Communications Managers, Project Managers, and clients to tell our story. The role requires staying current with water sector best practices, applying expertise to planning and projects, and helping HDR build its reputation in the market.