Senior Communications Specialist
HNTB
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Kansas City, MO · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
**What We're Looking For**
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
Join our team and become an integral part of a growing company that values your skills and contributions. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through meaningful, strategic work. We’re committed to your professional growth and development, offering a supportive environment where your career can thrive.
As a senior communications specialist, you will be responsible for developing compelling messages, coordinating communication programs and maintaining brand consistency across all communication channels. You will work closely with subject matter experts to plan and develop content that supports HNTB’s business goals. You will write, edit, produce and publish content for various audiences. Responsibilities include: email communications, event coordination, internal events and recognition programs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align programs with strategy and creatively implement.
**What You’ll Do:**
+ Strategy Development: Partners with team members to develop and implement communications plans that align with the firm’s goals and targeted business development efforts.
+ Content Creation: Develops engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of channels including internal, social and web.
+ Creative Strategy: Collaborates with creative team to create visually compelling content.
+ Event Management: Supports the coordination and logistics of various events, conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events.
+ Team Leadership: Organizes team meetings to ensure alignment within the communications team.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**What You’ll Need:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related fields and 5 years of corporate communications or agency experience
+ In lieu of degree, 9 years of relevant experience
**What You’ll Bring:**
+ Excellent writing skills
+ Strong interpersonal skills
+ Teamwork/collaboration
+ Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint expertise
+ Highly organized
+ Be a self-starter who possesses creativity and can-do attitude
+ Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner
+ Familiar with web content management systems such as WordPress
**Additional Information**
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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**Job Type:** Regular
**Full/Part Time:** Full time
**Job Category:** Communications Group
**ReqID:** R-32143