Senior Strategic Communications Consultant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is looking for a Senior Strategic Communications Consultant to join our practice in Phoenix, AZ. This position requires an experienced communications professional that is passionate about strategic communications and

stakeholder engagement in the Highways and Roads sector. They will join an industry leading practice of more than 150 communication-consulting practitioners across North America who deliver strategic communications services to

client organizations in the architecture, engineering, and planning industry.

In the role of Sr. Strategic Communications Consultant, we'll count on you to:

Providing advisory and consulting services to executive level leadership in the transportation industry

In partnership with the Transportation Strategic Communication Director and Area Strategic Communications BC Leader, lead market development for Strategic Communications in the Highways and Roads Market Sector and across other Business Groups and Market Sectors

Manage and lead strategic communication projects and tasks

Lead campaign development activities including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and market research

Directing customer-facing communication in a variety of mediums including social, print, video and web

Leading concept development, writing and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases and public notices

Leading social and political strategy development on planning, design, and construction projects

Coordinating with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development and social media to maintain consistency of brand, saturation of messaging, and user experience

Perform other duties as needed

Keywords: Senior Strategic Communications Consultant, Adobe, strategic communications

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience, including management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented

Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

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 What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule: Full-time