Location: All cities,NY, USA
REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) seeks a strategic, action-oriented, and experienced professional to serve as its SVP, Communications. This senior-level position will be a trusted thought partner and dynamic member of the senior leadership team to tackle a wide range of deliverables at NYC s most historic and respected real estate trade association.
The SVP will lead, manage, and coach a centralized communications team serving the entire organization. This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced communications leader to: set measurable internal and external communications goals and deliver results across multiple fronts, in the areas of member communication, policy, digital/social media, market research, public relations, crisis management, media relations, marketing, and other evolving needs critical to REBNY s communications portfolio.
The SVP will report directly to REBNY s President.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in communications or related field.
At least ten years of professional experience in communications with a strong focus on strategic stakeholder messaging, communications, media, and advocacy.
Experience in successfully designing, implementing, and evaluating communications and marketing efforts including digital media and analytics, media/press event effectiveness, collateral materials, and internal communications.
Demonstrated success at navigating a complex political landscape amid changing priorities and advancing priority issues or campaigns over time.
Experience with developing and implementing crisis communications strategies and tactics.
Familiarity with current issues regarding real estate and a broad enough perspective to recognize opportunities to move communications and marketing priorities forward.
Superior organization competencies and management of multiple projects for diverse types of audiences.
Outstanding writer and editor of all types of content.
Strong analytical skills to assess the most effective communications/marketing strategies in which to invest.
Understanding ethnic, cultural, geographic, and socio-economic diversity of the real estate industry and NYC, and ability to develop culturally relevant and compelling messages for all stakeholders.
Able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints and retain composure even in high stress situations.
Effective relationships with media outlets and reporters that cover real estate news in New York City.
Excellent clear and concise communicator, with demonstrated success on the record and in front of the camera.
Benefits:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Aflac & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Generous Paid Time Off Policy
Robust 401(K) with competitive company match and direct contribution
Professional Development Stipend
Citi Bike Membership
Commuter benefits with monthly company stipend
Summer Fridays
Employee Assistance Program and more!
REBNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer