Director, Communications

Brookfield Properties • New York, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Brookfield is seeking a Director, Communications to lead day-to-day internal and external communications for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office businesses. The role also supports public relations for other BGRE sectors and assists with global internal and external communications. It is an in-office position in New York City and reports to the Head of Communications, Real Estate Corporate Operations.

The Director will develop and execute communications and media strategies, advise senior executives, manage media and community relationships, and help coordinate communications across regions and real estate sectors. The Communications team aims to serve as a reliable, results-oriented advisor and supporter of executives while maintaining an enjoyable work environment.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in public relations or communications.
• Track record of advising on communications, demonstrating understanding of business drivers, communications knowledge, and sound judgment.
• Ability to develop media relations strategies and speak directly to reporters.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Understanding of global media contexts and dynamics.
• Experience managing and mitigating reputational issues.
• Experience handling community-related and/or municipal issues in dense, active cities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to balance strategic and tactical work.
• Sound judgment and good instincts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed, entrepreneurial, hands-on manner while also being a team player.
• Collaborative, flexible, and open to ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day property-related public relations for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office businesses, including responding to media inquiries and issuing proactive announcements.
• Assist with public relations for other BGRE sectors as needed.
• Assist in creating and executing media strategies for major property assets.
• Oversee internal communications for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office teams and serve as a point person for internal announcements.
• Draft internal and external announcements, key messages, and other written content to communicate real estate stories and advance business goals while protecting Brookfield’s reputation.
• Advise senior executives on communications opportunities, messaging, and issues.
• Prepare and staff senior executives for speaking engagements and media interviews as warranted.
• Assist the Head of Communications in coordinating internal and external communications across global regions and real estate sectors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists from relevant publications.
• Act as a media spokesperson at times.
• Help manage external public relations agency teams.
• Lead or support community relations, including maintaining local and civic relationships, driving strategic community initiatives, and building coalitions.
• Assist the Head of Communications with U.S. government relations, including building relationships with public officials, monitoring public policy issues, and liaising with relevant industry and civic groups.
• Support media monitoring processes.
• Partner with regional Communications teams to align messaging and public relations strategies.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Paid maternity leave
• Employee referral program
• Medical and pharmacy coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities within the team, department, and Brookfield organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed