Senior Regional External Communications Professional (Southeast)

Overview

Lead external communications, media relations, and brand building for DPR in the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities

• media pitching
• content creation
• campaign execution
• reporting
• data analytics
• agency management

Tasks

-Help DPR advance standards and change perceptions about what a construction company can be by playing a meaningful role in company-wide initiatives like National Safety Week, Women in Construction Week, and Construction Inclusion Week -Lead local efforts to secure speaking opportunities in front of key audiences relating to DPR strategic focus areas. Also lead media-fronted awards programs and contribute to companywide efforts for both speaking and awards. -Pitch and place stories that support DPR business strategy in region -Track, report and share external communications activities and outcomes regularly -Working in alignment with companywide GSR plans, support DPR’s Community and Global Social Responsibility initiatives at the regional level by positioning local activities through a lens of DPR’s GSR pillars -Execute campaigns that advance communications goals and position DPR as the preferred self-perform contractor and employer in the Southeast region -Work independently and in concert with DPR brand journalists to create compelling content that conveys DPR’s technical excellence and innovation -Coordinate with other communicators supporting your region to provide an integrated, quarterly update -Collaborate with other communicators in region to ensure alignment of effort and look for ways to maximize impact of investment across both internal and external channels -Establish a deep understanding of competitive landscape, including competitive messaging and share-of-voice -Serve as the region’s expert in all aspects of external communications, engaging global Comms + Brand support whenever needed -Partner with C+B and regional business leaders to develop and implement external communications plans that harmonize company-wide and local business unit goals. This individual socializes and aligns those plans with all C+B team members in the region to ensure a thoughtful, integrated overall communication strategy -Cultivate and leverage relationships with local, regional and trade publications -Regularly visit project jobsites to meet with teams and surface and develop content for earned, shared and owned channels -Collaborate across the Comms + Brand team to extend the reach and impact of local/regional content through new channels and media; work with global team to scale local content and contribute to team’s editorial calendar -Use data and analytics to respond to business conditions, make recommendations, and drive continuous improvement in external communications investments -Act as an integral member of the DPR Communications & Brand team with responsibility for building our market-facing brand and increasing buyer consideration in the Southeast region -Get involved in national and/or regional organizations (e.g. PRSA) that advance their own and DPR’s understanding of external communication and/or AEC industry trends; share that knowledge across the Comms + Brand function; help us drive C+B innovation -Liaise with regional thought leaders, project teams, and marketing and BD colleagues to mine stories and provide guidance -Provide effective agency or external partner management

Requirements

• office suite
• adobe suite
• 7+ years
• stakeholder management
• leadership
• b2b communications

What You Bring

-Regularly demonstrate extensive skills in writing for audience and voice -Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders, tasks, produce quality work and consistently meet deadlines. -Demonstrated media relations experience and solid bank of local media relationships. -Strong writer with meticulous editing capabilities and the ability to produce content for a variety of audiences. -Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) a plus -Creative thinking and ability to write/edit clear, engaging and grammatically correct content -Effective interpersonal and leadership skills -Availability to travel on a regular basis -Proactive mindset to managing numerous assignments and deadlines -7+ years of experience in business-to-business communications. AEC industry experience is a plus. -Strong organizational, meeting facilitation, and communication skills (written, oral and visual) -Experience developing and/or executing editorial calendars and visibility campaigns

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About Dpr Construction

-A forward-thinking construction company that has grown from a small operation to a nationwide leader in the industry. -Focuses on complex, large-scale projects and is known for its expertise in delivering innovative, high-quality construction solutions. -Successfully completed projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and data centers, standing out for its ability to manage large budgets and tight schedules. -Notably completed several landmark projects, including high-tech facilities and cutting-edge educational buildings, often involving collaboration with some of the largest tech and medical organizations in the world. -Strong track record in renewable energy, particularly in solar and energy-efficient construction, positioning them as a leader in sustainable building practices. -Approach to construction is driven by technology and innovation, consistently pushing boundaries to ensure maximum efficiency and quality in its operations. -Commitment to performance and safety has earned a reputation for delivering projects that meet and exceed client expectations. -From healthcare campuses to advanced research labs, the company’s dedication to excellence ensures each project is tailored to the unique needs of the client and the community.

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