Jamestown Management Corporation

Vice President, PR & Communication

New York, USA (On-site)

$150K/yr – $170K/yrFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

POSITION/LEVEL: Vice President, PR & Communications

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEPT/OFFICE: PR & Communications / New York – Chelsea Market

DATE: May 6, 2026

REPORTS TO: Lisa Serbaniewicz, Global Head of PR & Communications

JOB SUMMARY:

Jamestown is seeking an experienced Vice President of PR & Communications to join its global PR & Communications team. Based in New York City, this senior individual contributor will play a central role in developing and executing integrated communications strategies that reflect the company's global scale, design-forward identity, and community-centered mission.

Reporting directly to the Global Head of PR & Communications, the VP will manage high-profile media relationships, support executive positioning, and partner closely with teams across the organization to enhance and protect the Jamestown brand and portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate brings deep experience across corporate communications, real estate or placemaking, and a strong network of media contacts—and is energized by working at the intersection of brand, place, and storytelling.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Jamestown is a global real estate investment and management company with over 40 years of experience creating places that foster innovation and build community. As of March 31, 2026, Jamestown manages $14.3 billion in assets across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Jamestown employs more than 600 people globally across 11 offices, including headquarters in Atlanta and Cologne. Through its vertically integrated platform, Jamestown brings a design-focused, hospitality approach to diverse product types, including retail, office, residential, mixed-use, and grocery-anchored shopping centers. Jamestown's current and previous projects include One Times Square and Chelsea Market in New York, Industry City in Brooklyn, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Ghirardelli Square and Levi's Plaza in San Francisco, and Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive PR and communications strategies that support Jamestown's corporate brand, portfolio properties, and key business initiatives across key markets
  • Serve as a senior communications partner to the Global Head of PR & Communications and cross-functional leadership, contributing to media strategy, message development, and reputational positioning
  • Build and deepen Jamestown's national and global media relationships, securing high-impact coverage in top-tier business, real estate, design, and lifestyle outlets
  • Drive earned media strategy at the corporate level, overseeing major announcements, corporate narratives, and portfolio-wide storytelling that elevates Jamestown's profile with investors, partners, and the public
  • Lead communications planning and execution for marquee initiatives—including landmark property openings, major capital events, strategic acquisitions, and high-visibility leasing announcements
  • Support executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives, including speaking opportunities, industry conference participation, media coaching, and content development for senior leaders
  • Manage relationships with external PR agency partners across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America; ensure strategic alignment, brand consistency, and accountability to results
  • Support crisis communications planning and response efforts in coordination with the Global Head of PR & Communications, legal, and executive teams
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with creative & marketing, leasing, asset management, and development teams to ensure message consistency across owned, earned, and paid channels
  • Monitor media coverage and industry trends; prepare regular reporting on PR metrics and share insights with leadership and key stakeholders
  • Stay current on evolving media, communications, and industry trends; bring informed perspective and best practices to the broader team

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10+ years of experience in public relations and communications, with a track record of operating effectively in complex, matrixed organizations
  • Deep expertise in real estate, urban development, placemaking, retail/f&b, or a closely related industry strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and elevate brand reputation at a national or global scale
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with a sophisticated ability to distill complex narratives for diverse audiences—from investors and media to community stakeholders
  • A robust and established network of media relationships across business, real estate, design, and lifestyle verticals
  • Proven experience advising C-suite executives on communications strategy and media positioning
  • Experience managing agency relationships and collaborating across cross-functional internal teams
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, with flexibility for events outside standard business hours
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required; advanced degree a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

  • The national and global media landscape across business, real estate, design, retail, and urban development sectors
  • Corporate communications, investor relations alignment, reputation strategy, and issues management at an enterprise level
  • Best practices in integrated communications, including the intersection of earned, owned, and paid media

Skill in:

  • Strategic storytelling, message development, and narrative building across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with media, industry contacts, and internal partners at all levels
  • Crisis communications and issues management, with a calm and solutions-oriented approach under pressure
  • Influencing without authority and operating effectively across global, cross-functional teams
  • Managing competing priorities and complex workstreams with composure, precision, and a solutions-oriented mindset