Director, Media & Corporate Communications

Anaheim, CA (On-site)

$125K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and lead integrated communications for a major mixed-use development, setting strategy, shaping the narrative, advising executives, and driving media and cross-functional collaboration across milestones and stakeholder audiences.

Define and drive the overall communications program for development, marketing, and leasing objectives
Lead media relations, executive thought leadership, and cross-functional partnering with development, operations, and partnerships
Execute communications around milestones, partnerships, openings, and community initiatives

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

OCVIBE

OCVIBE is a welcoming hub of experience. More than just a place you visit, we’re where culture and community meet. Spread across 100 acres in Anaheim, we’ve designed a place made for discovery. Where walkable spaces, unique venues, and innovative culinary concepts bring people together and wellness and connectivity invite people to stay.

Anaheim, California, USA

61 employees (16 in marketing)

www.ocvibe.com