Head of Communications, REMS

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$187K/yr – $215K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead REMS internal and executive communications with a clear ownership of strategy, cadence, and CEO visibility, ensuring alignment with business goals and corporate direction.

  • Own internal comms agenda and leadership messaging to different REMS stakeholder segments.
  • Bridge CEO external positioning across media, speaking engagements, and digital eminence with a single, coordinated narrative.
  • Leverage AI and data platforms to optimize reach, measurement, and engagement across the org.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Serve as the primary point of contact for the REMS CEO and leadership team on all communications matters, setting the internal communications agenda for the business line - Develop, implement and measure the effectiveness of a comprehensive internal communications strategy tailored to REMS diverse stakeholder groups - Lead strategic communications to REMS’s employees ensuring alignment with REM’s business objectives and JLL's overall corporate strategy - Craft compelling messaging and content customized for different segments of the REM´s employee base based on their roles and affiliations within the business line - Design and execute impactful leadership town halls and other communication forums in partnership with the global leadership team - Create and maintain regular communication cadences that strengthen organizational culture and drive engagement - Develop communication materials that effectively translate complex business strategies into clear, actionable information for all levels of the organization - Embrace innovative technologies, including AI and data platforms, to optimize communication processes and improve engagement across the organization - Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal communications and make data-driven adjustments to strategy - Partner with JLL’s central Internal Communications team to leverage enterprise-wide channels and content, localizing and tailoring for REMS rather than building parallel infrastructure Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field - 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity - Demonstrated experience developing and executing global internal communications strategies - Strong track record owning executive positioning strategy and counseling senior leaders, with the credibility to direct and sequence work across PR agencies, eminence teams, and other contributing functions - Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills - Experience working in matrix organizations and navigating complex stakeholder environments - Proven ability to translate complex business information into compelling narratives - Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously - Experience in real estate, professional services, or related industries preferred - Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing communications teams Nice to have - Benefits - 401(k) plan with matching company contributions - Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care - Paid parental leave at 100% of salary - Paid Time Off and Company Holidays - Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
102K employees (3,325 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31%
Direct
63.4%
Referral
4.9%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~102.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,748 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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