Social Media Intern (Spring 2027)

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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' We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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 strong interest in social media, short-form video, and digital engagement. The successful candidate will support communications professionals in the planning, development, and execution of communications programs for transportation and water clients. Responsibilities will include assisting with social media content creation, content calendars, copywriting, short-form video production, and community engagement initiatives as needed.

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 social media strategy, video production, digital storytelling, and public engagement.
• You have strong writing and organizational skills and can tailor messages for different audiences.
• You have exceptional attention to detail and can manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• You're eager to apply your academic experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related fields within a professional consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, English, Political Science, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience creating social media content for organizations, student groups, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Preference for candidates with 3+ years completed toward a degree and a 3.0+ GPA.
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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.