Manager – Communications, Leasing Advisory

Dallas, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the U.S. communications program for Leasing Advisory by coordinating national strategy, regional execution, and rapid-response messaging, while aligning field marketing and executive storytelling to advance business goals.

  • Media relations: Independently manage top-tier outlets and position leadership to drive reputation and recruiting outcomes.
  • Internal and executive communications: Architect measurable programs that translate priorities into testimonials, thought leadership, and recruiting narratives.
  • Stakeholder counsel and rapid response: Serve as primary liaison to executives and field leaders, ensuring timely, consistent messaging across markets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior U.S. Leasing Advisory business leaders and key external partners.
  • Independently manage U.S. media relations, building and maintaining relationships with top-tier national and trade outlets; proactively position executive thought leadership to advance business, recruiting, and reputation objectives.
  • Direct the U.S. PR network, translating national strategy into regional execution; ensure cohesive messaging across markets and channels while leading quarterly agency planning and performance reviews.
  • Partner closely with Field Marketing to activate national priorities at the local level, ensuring communications strategies are market-relevant, timely, and aligned to leasing business goals.
  • Architect and execute strategic internal communications programs for Leasing Advisory that convert business priorities into integrated, measurable initiatives (e.g., executive testimonial platforms, recruiting-focused narratives, and structured thought leadership series).
  • Direct rapid-response and issues-based communications, serving as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders; exercise judgment in rapid response situations.
  • Collaborate with office leadership and research teams to align communications strategy with market intelligence and business priorities, providing senior counsel on stakeholder engagement and message consistency across all touchpoints.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years related experience, preferably in commercial real estate
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism or related field
  • Marketing, communications and/or journalism experience
  • Proven ability to deliver excellent results in a fast-moving environment
  • Ability to work confidently, collaboratively and effectively with all levels of employees
  • Strong verbal communication and editing skills
  • Demonstrated agility and entrepreneurial mindset
  • This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Preferred

  • Commercial real estate experience preferred
  • Background working in a matrixed organization preferred
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to navigate and promote multiple priorities of senior leaders concurrently

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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We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. Join us.

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