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Senior External Communications Specialist
DPR Construction. Develop and execute external communications plans that enhance organizational reputation and visibility .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing external communications plans, crafting compelling content, and analyzing communication performance metrics. Proven ability to cultivate media relationships and mentor team members while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and compliance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
External Communications Plans DevelopmentExpert Writing And Editing SkillsMedia Relationship CultivationCommunication Performance AnalysisMentoring And Team Coordination
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Hard Skills
Content CreationStorytellingExecutive MessagingPress Release DevelopmentCampaign PlanningPerformance Metrics Analysis
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationRelationship Building
Certifications & Qualifications
APR CertificationCMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Public RelationsCommunicationsJournalismMarketingOrganizational Strategy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute external communications plans that enhance organizational reputation and visibility
- Create advanced content and storytelling across multiple channels
- Partner with internal teams to identify and promote key stories, initiatives, and thought leadership opportunities
- Develop and implement communications plans for initiatives, campaigns, and projects
- Draft and edit executive messaging, feature stories, and press releases
- Cultivate relationships with external media, industry partners, and community organizations
- Analyze communication performance metrics and recommend improvements to message reach and engagement
- Mentor less experienced specialists and review materials for quality and standards
- Coordinate cross-functional contributions for integrated communication outcomes
- Partner with construction and marketing teams on project communications plans
- Proactively pitch stories and build reporter relationships
- Manage routine media inquiries, business journal surveys, and award submissions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
- 5–7 years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field required
- APR or CMP certification preferred
- Expert writing and editing skills
- Experience developing external communications plans
- Experience with executive messaging, feature stories, and press releases
- Experience cultivating relationships with external media, industry partners, and community organizations
- Ability to analyze communication performance metrics
- Ability to mentor less experienced specialists
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional contributions
- Ability to ensure messaging aligns with organizational strategy, values, and compliance requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness benefits
- Employee-owned company
- Opportunities to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future