Strategic Media & Communications Director

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC is seeking a Director of Media & Corporate Communications to lead strategic communications for a major Orange County development including media relations, storytelling, and messaging tied to the Honda Center area project. The role requires translating development, leasing, and hospitality activities into compelling narratives for media and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of communications experience, a proven track record with high-profile

Qualifications

• 10+ years in communications, PR, or media relations.
• Experience in commercial/real estate, hospitality, or placemaking projects.
• Experience advising executives and senior leadership teams.
• Proven success securing top-tier earned media coverage.
• Experience supporting development/construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated communications strategies aligned with business, development, marketing, and leasing objectives.
• Shape and manage the development narrative across corporate, consumer, and stakeholder audiences.
• Advise executives on opportunities, positioning, and media visibility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, leasing, operations, marketing, partnerships, hospitality, and community teams.
• Lead milestone communications around groundbreaking announcements, openings, partnerships, activations, and initiatives.
• Position leadership within broader conversations on real estate, placemaking, culture, and urban development.
• Develop executive thought leadership strategies and speaking opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and media narratives relevant to mixed-use development and placemaking.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Executive advisory

Relationship building

Crisis communications

Narrative development

Analytics

Storytelling

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC is seeking a Director of Media & Corporate Communications to lead strategic communications for a major Orange County development including media relations, storytelling, and messaging tied to the Honda Center area project. The role requires translating development, leasing, and hospitality activities into compelling narratives for media and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of communications experience, a proven track record with high-profile