Corporate & Brand Communications Director

About Us

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers—earning recognition as the 18th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees. We are proud to be a five-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2026), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years. Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal/employee communications plan.
• Serve as the strategist for organic social media, managing all aspects of brand storytelling and social lead generation efforts.
• Monitor organic performance, interpret data, and implement meaningful optimization.
• Create and leverage influencer marketing campaigns and homeowner testimonials.
• Partner with National Marketing Director and Marketing Communication Specialists to develop targeted solutions aimed at improving home shopper engagement and conversion.
• Lead reputation management by moderating social media conversations and monitoring media mentions of Drees Homes and our competitors.
• Serve as a lead in managing crisis communications by responding to inquiries and, when directed, act as a company spokesperson.
• Assist and guide division locations in responding appropriately.
• Handle national and regional ranking and award submissions by drafting entries, coordinating with stakeholders, and submitting the required information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Marketing.

Approximately 10% of travel may be required. Position requires work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism is required.
• 8+ years in public relations, corporate communications, ad agency experience, or related field is required.
• Experience managing social media for B to C business.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Works well with executive and senior leadership.
• Adept at social media and public relations platforms and corresponding analytics tools.
• Possesses strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Creative, results-driven individual that can implement strategic goals and leverage insights to direct activity.
• Has a strong consumer orientation that translates well in both internal communications and external outreach.
• Has a passion for storytelling and brand building.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance.
• Wellness rewards.
• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing.
• Paid time off increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long and short disability and parental leave.
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home.
• Employee Assistance Program and much more.

Pay

Excellent hourly rate with bonus potential, plus a comprehensive benefit package including profit sharing & 401(k) plans.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.