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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Senior Communications Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Senior Communications Coordinator

- (179926)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. We constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?In the role of Senior Communications Coordinator, we'll count on you to:Assist in the development of content and communications plans that inspire audiences and drive engagement across various communication channels.Assist in driving global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing, and communications teams.Work with engineers, architects, designers, and other subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature articles, thought leadership articles, and 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.Deliver employee training to activate and guide communications throughout the company.Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools (Adobe, SharePoint, Staging Sites, Contact Logs, etc).Coordinate multi-discipline teams in the development and production of deliverables.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in a closely related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, public involvement, and/or community engagement.Master's Degree.Writing samples/portfolio that demonstrates experience writing for public relations, web, brochures, newsletters, social and/or traditional media.Transportation, energy, or water industry experience.Preference given to Illinois-based or Indiana-based candidates.Required QualificationsA minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.Experience leading social media campaigns.Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines.Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Primary Location

United States-Indiana-IndianapolisOther Locations

United States-Illinois-ChicagoIndustry

Strategic CommunicationsSchedule

Full-timeEmployee Status

RegularJob Posting

Aug 8, 2024At 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.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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