With Who: HDR
Location: Charleston, SC
Type of Employment: Full-Time
About HDR: At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Position Description: In the role of Senior Communications Coordinator, we’ll count on you to:
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Assist with client management and client development.
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Lead the development and implementation of communications plans (target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material development, comment response programs, event planning, overall activity schedule, information lines, contact databases, and reporting).
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Coordination and leadership of production/planning teams; lead concept development, writing and editing and assist in graphic coordination of outreach materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, and press releases.
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Facilitation of public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings.
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Coordinate project related data gathering and political analysis and monitoring.
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Assist with the development and management of political outreach strategy.
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Manage social media campaigns.
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Media coordination for advertisements, including public notices, and press releases; media monitoring/tracking for project documentation.
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Management of external service providers including court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants and sub-consultants.
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Lead stakeholder coordination and conflict resolution (in-person visits, phone calls, email).
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree
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Minimum 6 years related experience in strategic communications, including management
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Willingness to travel
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Service and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines
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Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment
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Experience leading social media campaigns
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Working knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for public involvement
Apply (or request more information): See more position information, and apply here: https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl