VP Real Estate-Public Affairs

Clear Channel Outdoor•Boston, MA

3d•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Channel Outdoor is seeking a VP Real Estate-Public Affairs to strategically manage and grow the region’s real estate portfolio. The role navigates federal, state, and local regulatory environments and makes strategic and tactical decisions about site location, entitlements, design, budgeting, construction, and acquisition of real estate assets. This is not a remote role and is based in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The position manages existing assets and real estate matters, supports company goals through government and community relationships, coordinates with legal counsel, and works across departments. It also manages, coaches, and develops a sales team. The role requires travel outside the office 20% of the time and is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. The targeted compensation range for this Massachusetts position is $150,000–$170,000, with eligibility for a bonus subject to the applicable incentive plan. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and insurance plans, retirement savings, paid time off, wellness offerings, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Three years of real estate experience; experience managing a significant portfolio and/or the entitlement process for a real estate leasing or development firm is preferred.
Two years of management experience required, preferably in a related field.
Relevant experience managing third-party vendors.
Ability to read and interpret complex legal, zoning, and technical documents.
Knowledge of the media and advertising industry, business cycles, and key revenue and expense drivers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver’s license.
Access to a reliable vehicle.
Ability to travel outside the office 20% of the time for client meetings, corporate meetings, and industry events.
Ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of eight hours a day and complete tasks involving repetitive use of hands.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to see written documents and computer screens and adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
Graduate degree preferred.
Real estate license preferred.
Experience managing a significant real estate portfolio and/or the entitlement process for a real estate leasing or development firm preferred.
Management experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage existing real estate assets to secure cash flow, minimize site lease, real estate, and some public affairs expenses, use capital for new construction and acquisitions, and maximize asset value in condemnation; prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Oversee real estate matters, policies, and procedures to protect the existing real estate inventory, and work with others to influence laws and public sentiment in ways favorable to the company and industry.
Prepare quarterly Real Estate and Public Affairs Reports, strategize on current issues, and develop political and community relationship campaigns.
Coordinate with legal counsel on restrictive zoning, takings, lease contract disputes, code violations, and other legal matters.
Maintain consistent communications with the real estate and public affairs department to share ideas effectively with the parent company and sister divisions.
Manage, coach, and develop the sales team; hold team members accountable to metrics and customer expectations; and provide recognition and performance feedback while maximizing individual talents.
Secure support for company programs from government and community entities while addressing obstacles to company goals and objectives.
Work with sales, marketing, finance, operations, and other departments to target opportunities, set real estate goals, and evaluate legal and governmental issues.
Resolve challenging customer complaints.
Complete other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans
Health Care Spending Accounts, including HSA and FSA options
Medicare assistance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Optional short-term and long-term disability plans
Company-paid employee life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employee, spouse, and child
Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, identity theft protection, legal assistance, and pet insurance
Pre-tax commuter spending account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid time off, including accrued vacation and sick plans
Free digital gym membership and discounted memberships
Professional development opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Bonus eligibility, subject to the applicable incentive plan