HDR
Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)
HDR, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)
HDR is an employee‑owned company committed to inclusion, with a culture that values authentic selves and innovative ideas.
As part of HDR's Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities
Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people and project work
Lead global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams
Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar
Work with subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and/or 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
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
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in closely related field
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years 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 able 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
Commitment to being an active participant in 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 a company built on diverse life experiences and perspectives, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages trust and connects us to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes, values, respects, and empowers each person to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $48,699 – $92,760, depending on skills, experience, education and location.
Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Marketing and Administration
Job Posting Date: Dec 16, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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As part of HDR's Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities
Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people and project work
Lead global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams
Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar
Work with subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and/or 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
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
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in closely related field
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years 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 able 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
Commitment to being an active participant in 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 a company built on diverse life experiences and perspectives, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages trust and connects us to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes, values, respects, and empowers each person to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $48,699 – $92,760, depending on skills, experience, education and location.
Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Marketing and Administration
Job Posting Date: Dec 16, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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