Executive Communications

Job Description

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.At DPR, we exist to build great things, including great careers. We’re seeking an experienced communicator who is passionate about being part of a high-performing communications and brand team that connects people to a purpose. As part of the executive communications team, this role will partner with DPR’s Leadership Team and other senior leadership to communicate the organization’s vision, culture, strategy, and key business goals and objectives.

Our ideal candidate will thrive on planning, collaboration and creativity while working to develop, document and drive audience engagement with DPR’s vision and unique Point of View.

A storyteller at heart, you will find new and compelling ways to curate and scale our vision and key strategic messages across our growing, distributed and diverse leadership teams and workforce. Using your proficiency in verbal, written and multi-media communications, you will ensure message relevance and resonance across a variety of internal and external channels. You’ll also collaborate closely with External Communications and Employee Communications colleagues to develop communication frameworks and manage and measure program adoption across the enterprise.

Roles & Responsibilities : Connect audiences to DPR’s purpose and strategy :

Understand and help articulate Executive / Leadership Team’s strategic goals and business objectives in relation to our vision and journey to be a most-admired company through the development and implementation of high-level strategic communications plans.

Plan leadership meetings and communication :

Work with the Leadership Team to organize and plan content for monthly virtual meetings and in-person meetings for the organization’s 130 senior leaders that increases understanding, alignment and engagement around key business goals and objectives; includes pre- and post-meeting follow-up and communication.

Consult, counsel and cascade :

Provide communications coaching and counsel, as well as message development, for DPR leaders to support the execution of a communications strategy, plan and cascade that inspires and engages target audiences.

Build thought leadership :

Help secure, coordinate and prepare Leadership Team members for high-profile opportunities that position them as trusted thought leaders with internal and external audiences; includes developing speeches, videos and presentations as needed.

Create communication resources :

Help develop resources, tools and best practices to enhance communication among leadership; includes messaging, audience segmentation and supporting Leadership Team in times of crisis and / or social issues as needed.

Qualifications : 10 years of communications experience.

Experience working with executive leadership in a complex organization.

Proven success implementing communications programs for internal and external audiences.

Communications, marketing or journalism background (agency experience a plus).

AEC industry or professional services experience preferred.

Ever forward mindset (self-initiated, self-driven, self-directed).

Skills and Behaviors : Strategic and creative thinker.

Excellent written / verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Translate complex business objectives into meaningful narratives for a range of audiences.

Deliver results under pressure.

Project management and organizational skills.

Consultant and / or agency management.

Confidence navigating a matrix organization to build alignment.

Build strong partnerships and “connecting dots.”

Manage by influence.

California, Washington, and D.C. Applicants : In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and / or performance. Salary is just one component of DPR's total compensation package. Bay Area Pay Range : $130,418 to $223,573, Seattle and D.C. Pay Range : $123,385 to $206,375.Anticipated starting pay range : $100,321.00 - $223,573.00Nothing 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.for

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experienced professionals and recent graduates.DPR has been nationally recognized for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose “We Exist to Build Great Things,” and four core values : integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, title-less organization that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit

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Salary : $100,321 - $223,573