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At DPR, we exist to buildgreat things-including great careers. The Communications + BrandSenior Employee Communications Specialistfor DPR's Integrated Entities helps to engage and develop our amazing employees at every stage of their career journey.

This personis responsible forshaping and implementing complex communications plans that strengthen employee engagement and support organizational goals. They will strive to positively influence the employee experience by collaborating cross-functionally with key stakeholders to develop communications strategies designed to drive business priorities, target and engage distinct audience segments, uphold the DPR enterprise culture and core values, promote a consistent employee experience, and align with our external brand voice.

As a member of DPR's global Communications + Brand team, the Senior Employee Communications Specialist will work closely with a peer group of Communications + Brand professionals who partner with teams across the company to enhance employee experience by ensuring timely, accurate and inclusive messaging across multiple channels and further foster DPR's culture.Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel to leaders and internal teamsseekingto communicate effectively with employees.

• Create comprehensive communication plans for integrated entities initiatives and organizational changes, effectively prioritizing and managing expectations across multiple, complex projects and priorities.

• Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to develop targeted messaging for various employee audiences.

• Developand implementcontent strategythat supports the employee communications plan,utilizinga variety ofmedia(email, video,printedcollateral, etc.), andsharedacrossmultiplechannels (newsletters, intranet,various Microsoftemployee engagementplatformssuch asVivaandTeams,digital signage,face-to-face meetings, etc.).

• Serve as editor in chief of integrated employee newsletters (working with teams to source content,copywrite, etc.), responsible for review and editing, andact as an Integrated EntitiesHubSpot power-user.

• Ensure consistency and inclusivity in all messaging,adaptingcontent for accessibility, culturalrelevanceand adherence to brand standards.

• Regularly liaise and story minewith regional leaders,subject matter experts, project teams,and the Marketing&Salesteamtoidentifycontent that supportsemployeeand/or externalcommunicationsefforts.

• Maintain inputs toDPR'sglobaleditorial calendarvia Monday.comandcollaborate with Employee Communications/global Communications + Brand Team peers toensurewe'reeffectivelymanagingvolume/timelinessof information being shared with employees.

• Establish and implementaconsistentprocess forsharingand monitoring engagementofinformationfrom companywide leadersequitablyacrossthe Integrated Entitiestoreachfront-lineemployees.

• Analyze feedback and engagement data to refine communication strategies and measure success.

• Optimizeinternalchannelsto reach varied geographic and demographic audiences.

• Explore innovative approaches totargetandconnect withhard-to-reachaudiences.

• Serve as an internal communications consultant,sharinginsightsandexpertiseacross DPRwheneverappropriate.

Relevant Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experiencerequired.

• 7+years of experience in internal communications, corporatecommunications, marketing, and/or recruitment marketing or related field.

• Experience in managing executives, projects, and stakeholders, or a related field isrequired.

• Experience in content writing,publishing (including but not limited to newsletters, presentations, marketing materials, blogs, and social media articles), or a related field.

• Experience in employee communications platforms, social media platforms, digital tools, or a related field.

• Experience and/or interestincreatingshortvideos as well asoverseeinganetwork of professionals who can support this (e.g.production freelancers, location experts, etc.).

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage a high volume of activity.

• Ability to prioritize and manage expectationsand resources such as third-party vendors and in-house team members, to support multiple complex projects and priorities.

• Experience with and aptitude foremployee communicationsplatforms and digital tools.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Availability to travel as needed.