Director of Communications

Responsibilities

• Proactive Storytelling & Story Mining
• Unearth and develop high-impact storytelling opportunities for Residence leadership and across network companies
• Identify moments, trends, and news angles that serve network-level visibility and reputation
• Develop narrative strategy and positioning for network-level stories, staying ahead of industry momentum
• Partner with company leadership to translate their work and perspectives into compelling external narratives
• Media Relations & Earned Media
• Lead proactive media outreach and build/maintain relationships with top-tier and trade journalists (marketing and creative industry expertise preferred)
• Develop and execute earned media campaigns in influential publications
• Own editorial calendars for network storytelling, mapping work, moments, awards, and industry opportunities into a coordinated reputation strategy
• Conduct competitive landscape analysis and media audits to inform strategy

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications leadership with broad expertise across media relations, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and brand positioning.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and sound, independent decision-making.
• Strong alignment with and ability to authentically represent a creative, community-driven brand culture