Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Media Relations
• - Manage day-to-day media relations, including responding to press inquiries, developing and maintaining reporter relationships, and pitching proactive stories to business, trade, and local media
• - Draft and edit press releases, media statements, and other external communications materials
• - Monitor media coverage and industry news, providing regular updates and analysis to the communications team and senior leadership
• - Maintain and update the company\'s external communications calendar, tracking key announcements, industry events, and media opportunities
• - Support the VP in crisis communications preparation and response
• - Partner with Investor Relations in external communications that require cross-functional coordination
• Executive Communications and Thought Leadership
• - Research, identify, and pitch speaking, award, and other visibility opportunities that advance the company\'s profile
• - Support the VP with executive thought leadership initiatives, including developing op-eds and bylined articles

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in external communications, media relations, public relations, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field required
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience writing in an executive voice across a variety of formats
• Established relationships with business, real estate, or trade media strongly preferred
• Proven track record of supporting senior executives directly, with the ability to build trust quickly and navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify and develop compelling story angles
• Experience managing corporate social media channels, particularly LinkedIn
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working alongside Legal, Investor Relations, or HR
• Real estate, REIT, or financial services experience a plus

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.