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Sr External Communications Specialist

Newport Beach, CA, USFull-time$90k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11

Core

Develops and executes external communications plans to enhance organizational reputation and visibility, leading advanced content creation and storytelling across multiple channels.

Role type

Senior External Communications Specialist

Builds

External communications plans, executive messaging, feature stories, press releases, and media relationships for a construction and general contracting firm.

Domain

Construction / General Contracting / Corporate Communications

Required skills

Strategic communications planning, expert writing and editing, media relations management, performance metrics analysis, mentorship, cross-functional coordination

Preferred skills

APR or CMP certification

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develops and implements communications plans for specific initiatives, campaigns, or projects; Leads drafting and editing of complex external materials including executive messaging and press releases; Cultivates and manages relationships with external media and industry partners; Analyzes communication performance metrics and develops recommendations; Mentors less experienced specialists; Coordinates cross-functional contributions to ensure integrated communication outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC