Communications Specialist

DPR family of companies Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

New York Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at DPR family of companies. New York · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $80,413–$130,000.

Estimated pay

DPR family of companies has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$80,413 – $130,000

What the middle half of mid-level communications roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 46 postings that stated pay, median $92,500. Last updated Sep 12, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create and send announcements, newsletters, presentations, and digital communications
Work with teammates and subject experts to make messages accurate and easy to understand
Help run campaigns across internal and external channels while keeping brand use consistent
Measure engagement and share findings on communication performance
Build content calendars and help organize communication events and initiatives

What you bring

Bring a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience
Have two to four years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level communicator who can write, edit, coordinate, and collaborate across teams. You’ll support communications for employees, partners, and external stakeholders while keeping accessibility and organizational values in view. The listed location is New York.

From the employer

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:
Supports the planning, creation, and delivery of clear, consistent communications that enhance understanding and engagement among employees, partners, and external stakeholders. Collaborates across teams to develop standard and varied content aligned with organizational priorities and brand standards. Applies writing, editing, and coordination skills to help deliver accurate, timely, and inclusive messaging across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities:
Develops and distributes communications materials including announcements, newsletters, presentations, and digital content.
Partners with team members and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity of messaging.
Supports campaign execution across internal and external channels, maintaining brand alignment and consistency.
Tracks and reports engagement metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness.
Contributes to content calendars and assists in planning communications events and initiatives.
Maintains awareness of industry and organizational updates to inform communication priorities.
Ensures all content reflects organizational values and accessibility standards.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
2–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

Nothing 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 skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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 unique 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 www.dpr.com/careers.