Director, Enterprise Communications

Compass; New York (NY); On-site; USD 183,500 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs

Paid vacation, holidays, sick time

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

FSAs

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Maven

Carrot fertility benefits

UrbanSitter

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass is seeking a strategic Director to join Enterprise Communications in New York City or nearby New Jersey offices. You will translate business strategy into clear communications that align employees and engage leaders across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate leads cross-functional collaboration, shapes priorities for milestones and product launches, and champions AI-enabled approaches to improve engagement and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in internal or executive communications.
• Proven ability to develop and implement high-impact communications strategies.
• Experience supporting executives at a high-growth, publicly traded, or Fortune 500 company.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior executives and business leaders to develop strategic communications that advance company priorities, strengthen employee engagement, and drive organizational alignment.
• Lead communications for major company milestones, organizational updates, product launches, leadership announcements, and employee initiatives.
• Develop and execute enterprise communications strategies in partnership with leaders across functions, including People, Product, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Create compelling executive and employee communications across multiple formats, including speeches, presentations, emails, talking points, FAQs, manager resources, and company-wide announcements.
• Equip leaders with the messaging, tools, and guidance they need to communicate effectively with their teams.
• Continuously improve how we communicate by identifying new approaches, including AI-enabled solutions, that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Project management tools

Job description

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

Compass International Holdings is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and influential Director to join our Enterprise Communications team. In this role, you will shape how the company communicates its most important priorities, translating business strategy into clear, compelling communications that inform, engage, and align employees across the enterprise. This is a highly visible role that partners with senior leaders to help employees understand our strategy, navigate change, and stay connected to our mission and values.

Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who can simplify complex ideas, build strong cross-functional relationships, and deliver communications that drive alignment and engagement across the organization.

In this Role You Will:

• Partner with senior executives and business leaders to develop strategic communications that advance company priorities, strengthen employee engagement, and drive organizational alignment.
• Lead communications for major company milestones, organizational updates, product launches, leadership announcements, and employee initiatives.
• Develop and execute enterprise communications strategies in partnership with leaders across functions, including People, Product, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Create compelling executive and employee communications across multiple formats, including speeches, presentations, emails, talking points, FAQs, manager resources, and company-wide announcements.
• Equip leaders with the messaging, tools, and guidance they need to communicate effectively with their teams.
• Continuously improve how we communicate by identifying new approaches, including AI-enabled solutions, that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

• 9+ years of experience in internal communications, executive communications, or a related corporate communications field.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing high-impact communications strategies that support a wide range of business objectives.
• Experience supporting executive leadership at a high-growth, publicly traded, or Fortune 500 company.
• Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A positive, proactive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, and project management tools is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Real estate industry experience is a bonus, but not required

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $183,500 - $200,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

This is an office-based role, with our New York City Flatiron office (110 Fifth Ave.) as the preferred location. Our Madison, NJ office (175 Park Ave.) is also an option.

Perks that You Need to Know About:

• Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions).
• Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave;
• medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits;
• 401(k) plan;
• flexible spending accounts (FSAs);
• commuter program;
• life and disability insurance;
• Maven (a support system for new parents);
• Carrot (fertility benefits);
• UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network);
• Employee Assistance Program;
• and pet insurance.

Do your best work, be your authentic self.

At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.

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