About the position
DPR Construction seeks a communications professional specializing in written content development to join our Communications+Brand team. We are looking for a talented writer who uses a mix of journalism, public relations and marketing skills to identify, craft and promote content that educates, engages and builds trust with a variety of audiences. This role blends technical content marketing with brand journalism. Ideal candidates possess a proven track record of translating technical concepts into compelling editorial and marketing content designed to catch a reader's attention. This role's primary responsibility is to develop a variety of high-quality content that helps build brand affinity and establishes DPR as a thought leader. This individual will set the example for how to create strategic content that incorporates key business messages and increases audience engagement. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual who can work seamlessly with a team as well as liaise with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate exemplifies DPR's four core values (integrity, uniqueness, enjoyment, ever forward).
Responsibilities
- Generating a range of written editorial projects, including short- and long-form articles/blog posts, case studies, web content, video scripts, award submissions, etc.
- Producing a steady stream of content for both internal and external use, averaging 2-3 primary pieces of written content per month along with secondary content assets.
- Interviewing internal and external stakeholders to uncover compelling stories and proactively managing reviews and approvals to ensure accuracy and alignment.
- Managing editorial projects from start to finish, including aligning resources across the team, and adhering to DPR's content development and approval process.
- Managing and executing editorial projects within a larger integrated campaign, working with the wider team to ensure optimal content reuse and distribution across multiple channels.
- Overseeing the work of freelance writers, including providing editorial and style guidance, and reviewing content to ensure alignment with brand voice, standards and deadlines.
- Contributing to planning discussions, demonstrating the ability to put forward tactical recommendations in line with strategies; advising others on campaigns and ways they can be driven through storytelling.
- Contributing to the team's over-arching editorial calendar and providing schedule updates.
- Providing feedback and training to others on good content best practices that helps DPR build and sustain a consistent and positive brand image.
- Optimizing content and tone of voice for various platforms and channels, taking into account audience behavior, and monitoring content performance to adjust strategies accordingly.
- Ensuring all content produced adheres to DPR brand standards, requirements and operational/EHS protocols.
Requirements
- Exceptional interviewing and researching skills.
- Strong writing skills with a talent for making technical language user-friendly.
- Problem-solving skills to identify and flag blockages and unknowns, adapt to changes, ask questions, and conceptualize solutions—in teams or individually.
- The ability to manage multiple editorial projects, balancing personal assignments as well as those of freelance contributors.
- A results-oriented mindset, able to consistently deliver a quality work product.
- An ability to analyze and synthesize information, with a keen attention to detail.
- A positive 'can-do' attitude with a sense of humor and common sense.
- Motivation to take ownership of projects and the ability to self-initiate.
- Knowledge of communications and marketing best practices.
Nice-to-haves
- 8+ years of experience in journalism, content marketing, technical writing, editing, corporate storytelling, and/or a related field.
- Construction industry experience a plus.
- Interest in the latest construction industry trends and a comfort with being on jobsites.
- A knack for telling stories about deeply technical topics in a way that is understandable and relatable to a non-technical audience.
- A growth mindset and the desire to experiment with new and emerging forms of content in order to reach a broad set of audiences.
- A talent for collaborating effectively with a number of stakeholders across the team, company and customers/partners.
- The capacity and resourcefulness to work quickly and decisively to meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits.
