Summary
Description
Summary
The Director of External Communications serves as a leadership position within the REMAX and Motto Mortgage communications teams, playing a key role in the development of the two brands’ external communications and public relations strategy. This position, which reports to the VP of Communications, will be responsible for directly managing external communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the global, publicly traded company and its brands. It encompasses all inbound and outbound public relations efforts, including providing strategic oversight for both the U.S. and Canada.
Job Duties:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the REMAX, REMAX Canada and Motto Mortgage public relations efforts, including national, regional and trade coverage, via press releases, media appearances, podcasts recordings, award submissions, thought leadership and more
- Provide strategic communications counsel, leadership and vision for the REMAX and Motto Mortgage brands to help achieve global business objectives
- Enhance and protect brand image worldwide, including in the U.S. and Canada as well as in 110+ countries and territories
- Collaborate closely with all company departments, including internal and editorial communications, social media, investor relations and the executive leadership team, to develop and execute external communications strategies to drive share of voice and achieve relevant KPIs
- Write, script and prepare executive communications for a variety of media, on-stage and written opportunities
- Anticipate company direction, messaging and needs for C-Suite executives, providing guidance and keeping finger on pulse of company positions, messaging docs and more
- Lead proactive and reactive positioning on reputational issues and urgent, on-demand matters
- Provide coverage reports, media flags, media monitoring and daily clips to internal audiences
- Manage relationships, assignments and direction for contracted public relations agencies
- Support and empower the PR team to take initiative in making necessary decisions and hold team accountable for hitting business unit goals
- Leverage regional trends and wins, adapting business strategy in a culturally sensitive manner to drive global growth and profitability across the U.S. and Canada
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of global trends and the interconnectedness of different markets
Qualifications:
- Degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent
- Must submit 2-3 writing samples
- 10+ years in public relations, government affairs or related field, with at least 3+ years with a public company and 2+ years in a leadership position
- Experience working in the real estate industry is a plus
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong knowledge of current media landscape
- Proven track record of working effectively in fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as needed
- Development of inspirational qualities that create an atmosphere in which people work together enthusiastically and cooperatively to produce outstanding results
- Ability to lead through influence by forming productive relationships cross-functionally with leadership team and also with journalists
- Talent to bring new thinking and suggest well-reasoned points of view for improving the performance of the business while also respecting what the company has accomplished
- Availability to work in-person at least two days a week and additional days as needed
Hire Range/Rate:
$100,000 – $150,000
Actual compensation offered to candidate will be finalized at offer and may be above or below the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer rate represents one component of the RE/MAX, LLC total compensation package. Employees will also receive a number of benefits as listed below. Other compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility.
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Retirement plans with optimal company match
- Annual bonus/merit opportunity
- Educational Assistance
- Mental Health support program
- M.O.R.E. Events offered in-person and virtually
- Mentorship program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Parenting
- Remote
- Women at REMAX
RE/MAX, LLC & Motto Mortgage
Now is your chance to become part of a world-class, industry leading organization. RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is a business that builds businesses. We provide the tools, education and tech to our real estate network, which includes RE/MAX and Motto Mortgage franchises, agents, brokers, and consumers. Join us and build a career where your contribution is heard, your
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is proudly headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Certain roles may be location specific, however in addition to Colorado, we welcome qualified candidates in the following states: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas!
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as non-discrimination in employment. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity, and all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to performing the essential task of the job or other legally protected categories. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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