Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
5 days ago
Strategic Communications Intern (Spring 2025)

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?


Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is seeking a communications intern with a drive to learn. The successful candidate will support communications and graphic design professionals in the execution of creative services, strategic communications, and branding programs for transportation and water clients. The ideal candidate will have an interest in copywriting and/or graphic design to support a wide range of creative deliverables including but not limited to brand development, infographics, organic social media posts, digital and print advertisements, email campaigns, flyers, reports, presentations, maps/wayfinding graphics, stylized templates, and written and visual assets for digital and video productions.

Who You Are:You're a self-starter with the ability to learn new skills quickly in a fast-paced environment.You're interested in applying your communications and/or design academic experience to a professional consulting environment.You have exceptional attention to detail.Preferred QualificationsMust be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, Advertising, Creative Writing, Marketing program (or similar).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace skills.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator, specifically).Preference for 2 years completed toward a degree with 3.0 GPA.Strong preference given to local candidates.

Please note that HDR does not provide financial assistance for relocation or housing expenses related to this position.

Required Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program Attention to detail a must Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills Basic Microsoft Office skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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