Director, Media & Corporate Communications

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Anaheim, CA

2d•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Communications Executive to lead strategic communications efforts for OCVIBE, a large-scale mixed-use real estate development transforming 100-acres around the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. This role will help oversee district corporate communications, media relations, storytelling, and strategic messaging tied to one of the region’s most high-profile mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategist with deep relationships across all media, including business, real estate, hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer, and has a proven track record shaping narratives and securing media coverage for complex real estate, placemaking, hospitality, or mixed-use projects. This position requires a communications leader who understands how to translate development, architecture, leasing, operations, culture, dining, entertainment, and community impact into compelling stories that resonate with media, stakeholders, partners, and the larger community.

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
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
Proactive relationship builder with media, community leaders, and key partners
Analytical thinker capable of translating media data into actionable insights
Creative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic settings
Strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and integrity in all communications
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of experience

Responsibilities

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
Serve as the lead media relations contact for the development and maintain strong relationships with business, real estate, architecture/design, hospitality, industry/trade, and lifestyle reporters
Proactively pitch stories and secure earned media coverage across local, regional, national, trade, and consumer outlets
Develop media strategies that elevate awareness of the development’s vision, offerings, partnerships, cultural programming, and economic impact
Draft and oversee press releases, media alerts, executive talking points and social media posts, briefing documents, Q&As, fact sheets, newsletters, and media pitches
Coordinate media interviews, press tours, site visits, launch events, and experiential media opportunities
Manage inbound media inquiries and provide strategic guidance during sensitive or high-profile situations
Oversee publicity efforts surrounding openings, announcements, events, partnerships, and experiential activations
Collaborate and manage external PR agencies and consultants to ensure cohesive messaging, timely execution, and measurable results
Work alongside creative, content, and larger marketing team to shape social-first storytelling opportunities tied to construction progress, community impact, culinary experiences, entertainment programming, and district activations
Ensure communications strategies are fully integrated across all earned, owned, shared, and paid channels
Collaborate on content strategies that translate development milestones, placemaking initiatives, events, openings, and partnerships into compelling digital narratives
Ensure consistency of messaging, tone, and positioning across media relations, social content, website copy, newsletters, and executive communications
Support the development of integrated campaign rollouts that combine publicity, influencer engagement, experiential storytelling, and digital content distribution
Monitor digital and social sentiment, media coverage, and audience engagement trends to inform communications strategy and identify opportunities for proactive storytelling
Coordinate with agency partners, influencers, tenants, partners, and brand collaborators to extend reach and maintain message alignment across platforms
Help develop crisis communications protocols and rapid-response strategies for digital and social channels