Strategic Communications Director: Media & Thought Leadership

Residence; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Residence is seeking a Director of Communications to drive storytelling and visibility across media relations, public relations, social media, internal communications and strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, this role owns execution of communications strategy, developing narratives, building relationships, and elevating Residence’s reputation across creative, culture, and technology.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications leadership.
• Proven autonomy and ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proven top-tier media relationships and speaking engagements.
• Strong alignment with a creative, community-driven brand culture.

Responsibilities

• Drive storytelling and visibility across media relations, PR, social media, internal communications and strategic initiatives.
• Develop narratives and positioning for network-level stories.
• Lead proactive media outreach and manage editorial calendars for network storytelling.
• Coach executives for media moments and public appearances.
• Oversee budgets and resource planning; guide high-stakes conversations with partners and leadership.

Skills

Media relations

Thought leadership

Executive coaching

Strategic communications

Project management

Job description

Residence is seeking a Director of Communications to drive storytelling and visibility across media relations, public relations, social media, internal communications and strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, this role owns execution of communications strategy, developing narratives, building relationships, and elevating Residence’s reputation across creative, culture, and technology.