HDR is hiring: Multimedia Storyteller in New York

Overview

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?

We are seeking a creative and skilled Multimedia Storyteller with a strong emphasis on video production.

If you’re passionate about using multimedia—especially video—to tell compelling, creative stories about how people, places, and systems shape the built environment, this role is for you.

You’ll collaborate closely with HDR’s photographers, social media specialists, content strategists and creative teams, as well as with architects, designers, thought leaders, and subject matter experts across the firm.

From initial storyboarding to the final delivery of a suite of multimedia assets, you’ll help bring complex ideas and projects to life in engaging and innovative ways.

Your work will be integrated as part of fully-developed campaigns and pursuit efforts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in capturing high-quality video content, possess strong editing skills, and be able to tell a compelling visual story.

The ability to collaborate during the ideation phase and work autonomously through the production phase will be key to success.

Asking questions, thinking critically, iterating in collaboration with others, problem solving and holding yourself and the larger team accountable to high-quality standards will yield excellent contributions to HDR’s architecture marketing studio.

This role reports directly to the Visual Media Principal with mentorship, support and collaboration from the Communications and Pursuits team.

We value the energy and collaboration that comes from being together.

Given the collaborative and creative nature of this role, the Multimedia Storyteller is expected to be in the office approximately 50% of the time during non-travel weeks.

In-person time is key to fostering real-time collaboration, sparking fresh ideas, and producing high-impact visual content as part of a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of multimedia storytelling projects, with a strong focus on video—from concept development and storyboarding, inclusive of editing and project management.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and design leaders to shape content that reflects HDR’s design philosophy and global impact.
• Apply critical thinking to engaging multimedia sound bites and synthesize complex architectural and design concepts into clear, engaging visuals that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Ensure all multimedia assets align with brand standards and contribute meaningfully to integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Create multipurpose use for footage based on audience and run times
• Immerse yourself in the ideas, projects and concepts being highlighted.
• Draft a storyboard, pull out the key story lines.
• Maintain and organize video archives and raw footage for easy access and reuse.
• As needed, capture for events.
• Applicants must include a highlight reel and/or digital portfolio with their resume*

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong creative mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar professional-grade tools
• Willing and able to travel up to 35% of the time, sometimes independently
• Experience working with multimedia production companies is a plus, especially in collaborative or client-facing roles
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 2 years related experience
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Must be a self-starter with proven ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals from both the business and technical side of the organization
• Ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in customer service and possess solid organizational and planning 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.

Benefits and Location

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.

Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles

Other locations may include: United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New York-New York, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Illinois-Chicago

Employment type: Full-time

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.