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Director - External Communications

Berkadia
United States, Pennsylvania, Ambler
August 01, 2022
Director of External Communications The Opportunity The Director of External Communications is responsible for promoting and upholding the external reputation of the organization while promoting its strategic vision, key leaders and notable accomplishments to key stakeholders across all media platforms. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Marketing, this individual manages daily PR activities in coordination with internal stakeholders and PR agency contacts to meet program objectives. The Director of External Communications cultivates a strong knowledge of commercial real estate industry, staying abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments and competitor activities in order to keep Berkadia's presence in the media on the leading edge. Responsibilities Essential Duties (Primary Responsibilities) include the following. Work with VP of Marketing and Communications to determine strategic vision for external communications Manage communications agency partner relationships Draft strategic communications materials including plans, messaging, press releases, articles, email campaigns, etc. Work with Research and Content teams to determine opportunities for proactive thought leadership in industry publications Act as main media spokesperson/liaison for company Idea generation and proactive pitching to national and trade media Provide strategic oversight and direction for individual teams and groups Guide crisis management efforts as needed Support content needs and strategic direction of Berkadia blog Work with internal groups to set priorities and execute strategic vision Manage awards program Seek proactive thought leadership opportunities, including speaking opportunities, conference keynotes, podcasts, and more. Monitor coverage and measure impact of all external communications efforts Supporting Marketing and Events teams with communications specific needs related to respective projects and engagements Manage Marketing & Communications Assistant What someone will need to be successful in this role Ability to work on-site in Ambler, PA Strong work ethic and attention to detail Ability to work with executive-level stakeholders Deadline driven with exceptional organizational and communication skills Ability to multi-task and remain flexible Proven team player Positive and professional attitude Employee Benefits 18 PTO days + 2 floating holidays & 10 paid holidays per year Generous tuition reimbursement towards a Masters or Bachelors degree 401K match up to 6% 12 weeks of 100% paid paternity/maternity leave Mentorship with industry professionals #LI-VB1 Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our people sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients' assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put the client's interests first and creates a marketplace that delivers a superior experience. Applicants who require accommodations to participate in the interview process should contact the Talent Acquisition Team to arrange for such accommodations by emailing: Berkadia does not share salary ranges in its job postings. Any salary-related information you see posted externally has not been provided or verified by Berkadia and may not be accurate. Berkadia is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. By applying to this job opportunity you are acknowledging . Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please click the following links for more information: EEOC, Employee Rights under the FMLA, EPPA.