Senior External Communications Lead

mydpr; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Communications Manager in Seattle, WA to lead external communications and protect the brand. You will supervise a team of professionals, shape media relations, and drive content strategies aligned with business goals.

As a purpose-driven organization, you will coordinate messaging with leadership across units, measure performance, and ensure compliant, ethical communications while delivering visibility initiatives that support growth and reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in communications, including 2-3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• APR or CMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages planning and execution of external communications campaigns, ensuring integration across channels and alignment with company priorities.
• Supervises a team of communications professionals, providing direction, feedback, and professional development support.
• Develops and manages media relations strategy, including proactive and reactive communications.
• Oversees editorial planning and content creation processes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to align messaging with organizational and regional strategies.
• Tracks communications performance metrics and provides leadership with insights and recommendations.
• Ensures adherence to brand, legal, and ethical communication standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Communications Manager in Seattle, WA to lead external communications and protect the brand. You will supervise a team of professionals, shape media relations, and drive content strategies aligned with business goals.

As a purpose-driven organization, you will coordinate messaging with leadership across units, measure performance, and ensure compliant, ethical communications while delivering visibility initiatives that support growth and reputation.