Lead Employee Communications Specialist

DPR Construction; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Lead Employee Communications Specialist to partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in Tampa, FL and other locations to design and execute complex, organization-wide employee communication strategies. You will champion accessible content and align messaging with the Employer Value Proposition while driving engagement and brand consistency.

The role emphasizes analytics, multi-channel campaigns, and mentoring, with a focus on improving employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 6–8 years of experience in internal communications, brand marketing, recruitment marketing, corporate communications, or a related field required.
• 6–8 years of experience in content writing, publishing (including newsletters, presentations, marketing materials, blogs, and social media articles), or a related field required.
• 6–8 years of experience in employee communications platforms, social media platforms, digital tools, or a related field required.
• 6–8 years of experience in managing executives, projects, and stakeholders, or a related field required.
• Short-form video production skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements advanced employee communication tactics for high-visibility initiatives and organizational change efforts.
• Consults with senior stakeholders to translate complex business objectives into clear, actionable messaging for diverse employee audiences.
• Develops and executes multi-channel campaigns, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Applies data-driven insights to evaluate communication effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Collaborates with peers and subject matter experts to ensure best practices in accessibility and inclusion are embedded in all communications, and adhere to brand standards.
• Mentors team members by sharing expertise, resources, and guidance on complex employee communication challenges.
• Researches and pilots emerging tools and methodologies to enhance communication reach and engagement.

Skills

Content writing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multichannel campaigns

Data-driven insights

Accessibility & inclusion

Analytics

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Internal comms platforms

Social media

Newsletter publishing

Analytics tools

Job description

Lead Employee Communications Specialist page is loaded## Lead Employee Communications Specialistlocations: Raleigh-Durham, NC: Greenville, SC: Tampa, FL: Orlando, FL: Ft. Lauderdale, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-16948## **Job Description****At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title - they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.****As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.****Job Summary:**Partners with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and execute complex, organization-wide employee communication strategies that support business priorities and foster a positive employee experience. Champions innovative employee communication practices, ensuring content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the organization's core values. Enhances the impact of employee communications by applying advanced analytics and industry insights to continuously refine approaches. Supports employer branding efforts by aligning internal messaging with the organization's Employer Value Proposition (EVP), reinforcing its position as an employer of choice.**Key Responsibilities:**Develops and implements advanced employee communication tactics for high-visibility initiatives and organizational change efforts.Consults with senior stakeholders to translate complex business objectives into clear, actionable messaging for diverse employee audiences.Develops and executes multi-channel campaigns, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals.Applies data-driven insights to evaluate communication effectiveness and recommend improvements.Collaborates with peers and subject matter experts to ensure best practices in accessibility and inclusion are embedded in all communications, and adhere to brand standards.Mentors team members by sharing expertise, resources, and guidance on complex employee communication challenges.Researches and pilots emerging tools and methodologies to enhance communication reach and engagement.**Education Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience required.**Work Experience:**6 - 8 years of experience in internal communications, brand marketing, recruitment marketing, corporate communications, or a related field required.6 - 8 years of experience in content writing, publishing (including but not limited to newsletters, presentations, marketing materials, blogs, and social media articles), or a related field required.6 - 8 years of experience in employee communications platforms, social media platforms, digital tools, or a related field required.6 - 8 years of experience in managing executives, projects, and stakeholders, or a related field required.**Certifications and Licenses:**None required.Short-form video production skills are preferred.############DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together - by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at .DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. 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