Senior Editor, Architecture

About the Role

Reporting to the Communications Principal, Architecture, the editor will work closely with the Architecture communications team across North America and Australia, acting as managing editor for design books, newsletters and other print and digital publications, while enjoying a flexible office‑based or hybrid schedule with occasional travel. • Serve as managing editor for the Architecture practice’s print publications and brochures, including current and future materials focused on design excellence, project delivery, and trends and innovation. • Contribute to the planning and execution of practice-wide client, industry and design-focused events—both in-person and virtual—with an emphasis on content and communications. • Lead development of integrated communications for architecture publications and events, including messaging, digital content strategies, and internal and external campaigns. • Partner with the Creative Manager to ensure consistently high standards for editorial quality, clarity and execution across all publications. • Lead the development of high-quality design award submissions in collaboration with communications and creative teams. • Write and edit content for internal and external audiences, including articles and stories highlighting projects, studio culture, design excellence and thought leadership. • Manage the firm’s presence on select digital-first design media and emerging social media platforms for trade and niche industry storytelling. • Serve as editorial lead for the Architecture practice’s monthly external newsletter. • Contribute to the development and evolution of editorial standards across Architecture communications channels in collaboration with corporate and architecture communication colleagues. • Collaborate with pursuit and creative teams to integrate and promote design-forward content across pursuit materials and interview processes. • Contribute messaging and insights to multi‑channel campaign strategies spanning email, web, social, editorial storytelling and events. • Work closely with communications and creative teams to ensure consistency and cohesion of messaging across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸print publications
• ▸newsletter
• ▸content strategy
• ▸social media
• ▸award submissions
• ▸event communications

What You Bring

• Minimum 8 years of experience in communications, editorial development or content strategy within AEC firms, design studios, or architecture/design publications. • Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with experience shaping narratives around design, planning, architecture and the built environment. • Demonstrated success managing editorial workflows, publications and multi‑step content development processes. • Strong project management skills, including prioritization, multitasking and collaboration in a matrixed environment. • Experience with award submissions and long‑form editorial programs (e.g., magazines, annual reports, design publications). • Comfort working across multiple content channels and collaborating with design, creative, PR and communications teams. • A minimum of 7 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Self‑motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented. • Great interpersonal and communication skills – positive outlook and attitude. • High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues. • Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts. • Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment. • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• ▸8+ years
• ▸editorial
• ▸project management
• ▸adobe indesign
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸storytelling

Benefits

At HDR, employee‑owners create an inclusive workplace where each person is valued, respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves and fresh ideas to work, fostering a culture that asks how we impact the world.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time