Director, Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day property-related public relations, including reactive media inquiries and proactive announcements (e.g. leases and development milestones) for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office businesses, and assist on PR for other BGRE sectors as needed
• Assist in the creation and execution of media strategies for major property assets
• Oversee internal communications for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office teams
• Draft internal and external announcements, key messages, and other written content to support the telling of real estate stories to key audiences to advance business goals and protect our reputation
• Be a key player in the internal communications function, acting as point person on internal announcements
• Provide counsel to senior executives on communications opportunities, messaging and issues
• Prepare and staff senior executives for speaking engagements and media interviews as warranted
• Assist the Head of Communications to coordinate internal and external communications across global regions and real estate sectors
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists from relevant publications
• At times, act as media spokesperson

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in PR/Communications
• Track record of acting as a communications advisor through demonstrating an understanding of key business drivers, communications knowledge and judgment
• Ability to architect media relations strategies and speak directly to reporters
• Superb writing skills
• Understanding of global media contexts and dynamics
• Experience managing and mitigating reputational issues
• Experience handling community-related and/or municipal issues in dense, active cities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to balance both the strategic and tactical
• Solid judgment and good instincts

Benefits

• Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability
• Salary Type: Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000
• There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.