Corporate Communications Manager

Accountabilities:: Lead end-to-end communications strategies for litigation, regulatory matters, and legal risks, developing both proactive and reactive messaging approaches. Anticipate potential media developments, prepare executive leadership for sensitive questions, and ensure consistent, accurate, and confident external communications. Develop and execute communications plans that support public policy priorities and broader business objectives at federal, state, and local levels. Collaborate with Government Relations and Public Affairs teams to shape messaging for policymakers, regulators, government stakeholders, and other external audiences. Serve as a trusted communications advisor to Legal leadership, outside counsel, and senior executives, translating complex legal and policy developments into clear communications strategies. Build and maintain relationships with journalists covering legal, regulatory, public policy, and real estate topics, managing media inquiries with professionalism and precision. Create, write, and edit a variety of communications materials, including press releases, public statements, Q&As, opinion pieces, speeches, executive briefings, and social media content. Lead cross-functional projects involving Legal, Communications, Government Relations, and Investor Relations, establishing clear objectives, timelines, responsibilities, and coordination frameworks. Support crisis communications initiatives by coordinating messaging across Legal, Product, Customer Care, Investor Relations, and other relevant departments. Identify and assess emerging legal, regulatory, policy, and media developments that could affect organizational reputation or stakeholder relationships. Represent the Communications function in strategic discussions, executive briefings, and cross-functional planning sessions, ensuring public narrative considerations are incorporated into decision-making. Monitor communication performance and stakeholder developments, using insights to continuously improve messaging strategies and organizational reputation management. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with 6–9 years of relevant communications experience and significant expertise in media relations. Demonstrated experience managing sensitive, high-stakes communications involving litigation, legal matters, regulatory issues, financial communications, or crisis management, gained in-house, within an agency, or at a law firm. Proven ability to work directly with senior executives, legal counsel, and other influential stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and influencing key decisions. Strong project management skills, with a track record of independently leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced and ambiguous environments. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-quality statements, press releases, speeches, opinion pieces, and social media content. Familiarity with AP Style and the ability to communicate complex legal, regulatory, and policy topics clearly and accurately. Excellent judgment, executive presence, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Strong understanding of the relationship between legal strategy, public policy, media relations, and corporate reputation. Proficiency with relevant communications technologies and AI-powered tools. Willingness to travel up to 25% and occasionally work outside standard business hours when business priorities or crisis situations require it. The following qualifications and experience are considered an advantage: Previous in-house communications experience within a publicly traded company, including familiarity with public company reporting requirements and disclosures. Knowledge of securities litigation, class-action lawsuits, and regulatory enforcement communications. Experience collaborating with external legal counsel and understanding the communication limitations and requirements associated with ongoing litigation. Experience working with federal, state, or local government agencies, or supporting communications for government organizations or elected officials. Understanding of regulatory processes and U.S. public policy issues affecting the technology and housing industries. Professional background in real estate, technology, or financial services. An advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Law, or a related discipline. Benefits: Competitive compensation: Annual base salary ranging from $112,800 to $180,200 in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington State, and Washington, D.C. Location-based compensation: Annual base salary ranging from $107,200 to $171,200 in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia. Compensation in other eligible locations may vary. Equity opportunities: Eligibility for equity awards based on experience, performance, and location. Remote working flexibility: Fully remote position, allowing employees to work from a location of their choice within the United States, subject to applicable location restrictions. Distributed work environment: A flexible working model built around trust, collaboration, and productivity, enabling employees to work effectively from different locations. Professional growth: Opportunities to contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborate with senior leadership, and develop expertise in corporate affairs, legal communications, and public policy. Inclusive workplace: Commitment to fostering an innovative, supportive, and diverse working environment where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute.