Director, Communications and Civic Information Structure
The California Endowment
Fresno, CA (Hybrid)
$173K/yr - $259K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive10+ years exp.
1 hr ago
Director, Media & Corporate Communications
Anaheim, CA (On-site)
$125K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time
Posted 7 weeks ago
Job Summary
Lead and own the integrated communications strategy for a high-profile mixed-use development, shaping corporate and stakeholder narratives, driving executive visibility, and aligning cross-functional teams with media, digital, and events programs across real estate, placemaking, and hospitality initiatives.
- 10+ years in communications with real estate or placemaking focus
- Experience guiding executive strategy, media relations, and integrated campaigns
- Strong network across business, real estate, and lifestyle media
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Planning
- - Develop and lead integrated communications strategies aligned with overall business, development, marketing, and leasing objectives
- - Shape and manage the overarching narrative for the development across corporate, consumer, and stakeholder audiences
- - Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communications opportunities, positioning, reputational considerations, and industry visibility
- - Partner cross-functionally with development, leasing, operations, marketing, partnerships, hospitality, and community engagement teams to ensure alignment across messaging and initiatives
- - Lead communications planning around major milestones including groundbreaking announcements, openings, partnerships, tenant announcements, activations, and community initiatives
- - Identify opportunities to position the development and leadership team within broader conversations around real estate, placemaking, hospitality, culture, entertainment, and urban development
- - Develop executive thought leadership strategies, including speaking opportunities, panel participation, contributed content, and media interviews
- - Monitor industry trends, competitive projects, and evolving media narratives relevant to mixed-use development and destination placemaking
- Media Relations & Publicity
Requirements
- Minimum of 10+ years of communications, public relations, or media relations experience
- Significant experience in commercial and residential real estate, mixed-use development, hospitality, destination marketing, or placemaking projects required
- Experience advising executives and senior leadership teams
- Demonstrated success securing top-tier earned media coverage and managing high-profile announcements
- Experience supporting projects in active development and construction phases
- Strong existing relationships with business, commercial real estate, hospitality, architecture/design, and lifestyle media
- Familiarity with Southern California and national real estate/business media landscapes preferred
- Combination of agency and in-house communications experience a plus
- Exceptional written, verbal, and strategic communication skills
- Deep understanding of real estate development, consumer positioning, and integrated storytelling
Salaries
Posted range
$125K/yr – $150K/yr
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