Director, Communications

Brookfield Properties (USA II) LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

You will partner with executives and journalists, manage internal announcements, and guide community relations across regions. This is an in-office position with a focus on high-impact communications in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PR/Communications.
• Track record of acting as a communications advisor with business impact.
• Ability to architect media relations strategies and speak directly to reporters.
• Superb writing skills.
• Understanding of global media contexts and dynamics.
• Experience managing reputational issues and raising brand protection.
• Experience with community-related and municipal issues in dense cities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker with balance of strategic and tactical execution.
• Good judgment and instincts.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial yet collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day public relations for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office businesses.
• Assist in creating and executing media strategies for major property assets.
• Oversee internal communications for U.S. and Canada office teams.
• Draft internal/external announcements and key messages.
• Coordinate internal announcements and speakership preparation for executives.
• Provide counsel to senior executives on communications opportunities.
• Coordinate with global teams to align messaging and PR strategies.
• Develop relationships with journalists and manage external agency teams.
• Support community relations initiatives and local civic relationships.

Skills

PR/Communications

Media relations

Writing skills

Strategic thinking

Crisis management

Reputation management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location & Company Overview

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

Business - Real Estate Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets.

We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long‑term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

We are seeking a Director, Communications to join Brookfield in New York, NY (this is an in‑office position). In this role, you will lead day‑to‑day internal and external communications for the U.S. and Canada office businesses within BGRE, the real estate operating platform that manages assets on behalf of Brookfield. You will also support PR efforts for other BGRE sectors, as well as assist with BGRE’s global internal and external communications. You will report to the Head of Communications, Real Estate Corporate Operations.

Brookfield’s Real Estate Corporate Operations Communications team aims to be a reliable and invaluable driver of the business and a results‑oriented advisor to and supporter of executives on every level. This team is hard‑working and is also committed to maintaining an enjoyable work environment. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day property‑related public relations, including reactive media inquiries and proactive announcements (e.g. leases and development milestones) for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office businesses, and assist on PR for other BGRE sectors as needed
• Assist in the creation and execution of media strategies for major property assets
• Oversee internal communications for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office teams
• Draft internal and external announcements, key messages, and other written content to support the telling of real estate stories to key audiences to advance business goals and protect our reputation
• Be a key player in the internal communications function, acting as point person on internal announcements
• Provide counsel to 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 to coordinate internal and external communications across global regions and real estate sectors
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists from relevant publications
• At times, act as media spokesperson
• Help manage external PR agency teams
• Lead or support community relations in areas where we operate, including developing and maintaining local and civic relationships, driving strategic community initiatives and building coalitions
• Assist the Head of Communications to manage U.S. government relations efforts, including helping to build and nurture 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 ensure alignment of messaging and PR strategies

Your Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PR/Communications
• Track record of acting as a communications advisor through demonstrating an understanding of key business drivers, communications knowledge and judgment
• Ability to architect media relations strategies and speak directly to reporters
• Superb 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 thinker, with the ability to balance both the strategic and tactical
• Solid judgment and good instincts
• Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints
• Capable of self‑directed work, entrepreneurial, hands‑on, but also a team player
• Collaborative, flexible and open to ideas

Your Career @ Brookfield

At Brookfield, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield.

Why Brookfield?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Type: Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi‑weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Insurance: Employer‑paid life & short/long term disability

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short‑term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Brookfield Asset Management

Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$1 trillion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and transition, private equity and credit. Brookfield owns and operates long‑life assets and businesses, many of which form the backbone of the global economy. Utilizing its global reach, access to large‑scale capital and operational expertise, Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world—including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BAM) and Toronto (TSX: BAM) stock exchanges. Brookfield Corporation is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BN) and Toronto (TSX: BN) stock exchanges.