Sr External Communications Specialist

Newport Beach, CA (Unknown)

$90K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years exp

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and guide integrated communications plans for initiatives, shape external materials and media relations, and mentor a team to ensure strategy-aligned messaging.

  • Lead drafting of executive messaging and press materials
  • Develop metrics-driven communication improvements

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements communications plans for specific initiatives, campaigns, or projects in collaboration with business and Communications + Brand partners.
  • Leads drafting and editing of complex external materials, including executive messaging, feature stories, and press releases.
  • Cultivates and manages relationships with external media, industry partners, and community organizations to support earned media strategies.
  • Analyzes communication performance metrics and develops recommendations for improving message reach and engagement.
  • Mentors less experienced specialists, reviewing materials to ensure quality and adherence to organizational standards.
  • Coordinates cross-functional contributions to ensure integrated communication outcomes.
  • Ensures alignment of all messaging and materials with organizational strategy, values, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Preferred

  • APR or CMP certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.
  • Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs
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DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology/mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR’s portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial successDPR serves customers internationally through office locations in:Amsterdam, NetherlandsAtlanta, GAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDBoston, MACharlotte, NCDallas-Fort Worth, TXDenver, COEdison, NJFrankfurt am Main, Germany Ft. Lauderdale, FLGreenville, SCHouston, TXNashville, TNNewport Beach, CAOrlando, FLPasadena, CAPhoenix, AZRaleigh-Durham, NCRedwood City, CARichmond, VASacramento, CASan Diego, CASan Francisco, CASan Jose, CASavannah, GASeattle, WASeoul, South KoreaSingaporeTampa, FLTucson, AZWashington, DCZürich, Switzerland DPR purpose: We Exist to Build Great Things.®DPR core values - our fundamental, inviolable values and beliefs: Integrity, Enjoyment, Uniqueness and Ever ForwardDPR has ranked for five consecutive years on FORTUNE's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list: in 2010 at #57, in 2011 at #22, in 2012 at #13, in 2013 at #15, and in 2014 at #10.* FORTUNE is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used under license. From FORTUNE Magazine, February 3, 2014 ©2014 Time Inc. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Licensee.

Founded in 1990
Redwood City, California, USA
8.4K employees (319 in marketing)
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$90K/yr – $120K/yr

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