Vice President, Corporate Communications (Related Ross) - Related

As the VP, Corporate Communications, you will work closely with our senior leadership (reporting to the CEO and President) to effectively represent our corporate brand, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure consistent messaging across the firm. You will be chiefly responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of our public and internal image and will contribute to the messaging and branding of Related Ross across its diverse portfolio. 

We’ll trust you to:

• Serve as the strategic communications advisor to senior leadership and as the chief spokesperson for the company across its multiple lines of business
• Engage in hands-on media relations with top tier reporters and editors across business and consumer press with unquestioned integrity
• Assist and work alongside marketing team to create a national campaign for Related Ross and the future of Palm Beach County
• Oversee internal and external communications with business leaders, marketing, external partners, and support agencies
• Oversee, plan, write, and edit content for a variety of communications channels, including leadership presentations, speeches, press releases, video, and other creative assets
• Lead content creation across our digital channels (including website  and corporate social platforms)
• Manage, mitigate and anticipate complex public affairs issues
• Protect and enhance the reputation of the firm, both externally and among employees
• Create and maintain the corporate communications budget and annual spend
• Collaborate on and help lead internal events and corporate philanthropic and CSR initiatives

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience (15+ years) in PR, corporate communications, or media relations
• Experience with political environment and with press covering politics and government issues is highly desired
• Proficiency in managing relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers
• Extensive experience in media relations and issues management, including experience handling reputational crises quickly and professionally
• Executive presence to work with the C-suite; strong ability to collaborate with senior leadership, internal and external partners across multiple teams and disciplines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to various audiences in relatable terms
• Exceptional leadership capabilities and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a highly collaborative team
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communications technologies, digital marketing and social media, and content development strategies, with experience leveraging these platforms for public relations purposes
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities with proven ability to manage complex situations, change and ambiguity with ease
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field

Benefits:

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

Related values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.

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Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States.  Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world.  Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $60 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.   

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued.  Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit.  In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.  Learn more about Related at www.related.com. 

Related Ross is dedicated to building well-connected and culturally enriched communities.  For over two decades, Related Ross has worked to develop dynamic neighborhoods that are inclusive, innovative, and vibrant.  With completed and ongoing developments in West Palm Beach, including The Square, 360 Rosemary, and One Flagler, Related Ross is making long-term investments to transform and support local communities.  Learn more about Related Ross at https://www.relatedross.com/.