Director of Communications

The Connor Group; South Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Equity partnership pathway

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Connor Group seeks a high-performing Director of Communications to strengthen internal messaging and lift external PR efforts. This leader will drive clarity and alignment across platforms, and translate business priorities into compelling communications for executives and associates.

Ideal candidate blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, thrives in a fast-paced private real estate investment firm, and builds scalable systems to measure impact and engagement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of advanced communications leadership experience in corporate or enterprise settings.
• Expertise in internal communications, storytelling, and executive messaging.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Experience developing strategies that protect and enhance organizational reputation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools like Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and PR/media platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide communication strategy across our app broadcasts, memos, and video.
• Create clear, engaging communications for associates and residents, including reports, memos, and executive messages.
• Drive engagement through storytelling that connects associates to our mission, culture, and performance goals.
• Build systems to measure communication effectiveness and ensure associates are consistently “in the know.”
• Anticipate communication needs during change management, acquisitions, and market transitions.
• Ensure consistent, disciplined messaging across public channels and platforms.
• Support and assist the VP of Communications with external communications and PR initiatives.
• Become a trusted advisor to the executive team.
• Coach and develop associates, raising performance standards.
• Build scalable systems and playbooks to expand the department’s impact.
• Translate business priorities into communication strategies that drive accountability, alignment, and results.

Skills

Internal communications

Executive messaging

Storytelling

Strategic communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong writing

Public relations

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Cision

Muck Rack

Meltwater

Job description

The Connor Group is seeking a high-performing Director of Communications to strengthen and elevate one of the company’s most essential functions. This leader will be responsible for driving clarity and alignment through internal communications, ensuring consistent and disciplined messaging across platforms, and build and execute external public relations initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. This individual should be ambitious, disciplined, proactive, and relentless in their pursuit of excellence.

If you’re an elite communicator who wants to make an impact in one of the most dynamic, fast-growing private real estate investment firms in the country, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Lead company-wide communication strategy across our company app broadcasts, memos, and video.
• Create clear, engaging communications for associates and residents, including reports, memos, and executive messages.
• Drive engagement through storytelling that connects associates to our mission, culture, and performance goals.
• Build systems to measure communication effectiveness and ensure associates are consistently “in the know.”
• Anticipate communication needs during change management, acquisitions, and market transitions.
• Ensure consistent, disciplined messaging across public channels and platforms.
• Support and assist the VP of Communications with selective external communications, PR initiatives and generate ideas.
• Become a trusted advisor to the executive team.

Leadership

• Coach and develop associates, raising performance standards and building future talent.
• Build scalable systems and playbooks to expand the department’s impact.
• Translate business priorities into communication strategies that drive accountability, alignment, and results.
• Holds self and others accountable
• Motivate and inspire a team
• Skilled in organization, planning, and multitasking
• Strong work ethic, grit, and resiliency
• Leads with integrity and aligns with company culture
• Adheres to all systems with discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of advanced communications leadership experience, ideally in corporate or enterprise communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in internal communications, storytelling, and executive-level messaging.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Experience developing communication strategies that protect and enhance organizational reputation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management tools such as Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere) and PR/media platforms (Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-performance environment.
• Proactive problem solver and initiator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Best-in-class 401(k) with company match up to 9%
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including a pathway to equity partnership
• The opportunity to influence strategy and help shape the voice of one of America’s top privately held real estate investment firms