Sr. CEO Communications Director

Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® delivers an easy‑to‑use, easy‑to‑understand experience that helps consumers make one of the biggest purchases of their lives. Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.

What You’ll Do

• Executive Voice & Brand Stewardship: Establish and maintain a consistent, authoritative voice for the CEO across all communication channels. Develop and codify tone, messaging frameworks, and narrative guidelines that ensure coherence and authenticity across internal, external, and industry‑facing communications.
• Content Development & Editorial Leadership: Serve as the primary author and editor for all CEO‑attributed content, including keynote addresses, executive speeches, media talking points, op‑eds, investor and board remarks, internal communications, video scripts, and digital/LinkedIn posts. Uphold the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, and strategic intent.
• Executive Presence & Event Experience: Own the CEO’s presence at all internal and external events in partnership with the Senior Director, Corporate Brand Activation. Ensure the CEO’s message is expressed through spoken remarks, video production, presentation visuals, and event staging to deliver a cohesive, on‑brand executive experience.
• Speaking Platform Management: Oversee development and ongoing management of the CEO’s speaking and thought‑leadership platform. Evaluate and prioritize engagement opportunities, create compelling submissions and positioning materials, and provide full preparation—including briefing documents, talking points, and rehearsal support—for all appearances.
• Communications Integration & Narrative Alignment: Own the full spectrum of CEO communications—spanning internal, external, and industry audiences—ensuring consistent, strategically aligned messaging across all channels. Collaborate closely with industry and internal teams to maintain alignment.
• Proactive Narrative Management: Anticipate communication requirements ahead of major business milestones, market developments, and industry moments. Develop forward‑looking messaging that shapes the narrative proactively, working with the VP of Communications to align with the broader communications strategy.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of progressive experience in executive or corporate communications, with a substantial portion dedicated to direct C‑suite support.
• Demonstrated history of managing CEO or senior executive communications programs within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities across a broad range of formats and audiences, with a portfolio reflecting consistent quality and range.
• Proficient in using AI tools to scale communications deliverables, such as briefing docs, talking points, or op‑eds written in the executive’s voice.
• Proven ability to internalize and authentically represent an executive’s voice, perspective, and communication style.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex strategic priorities into clear, compelling narratives.
• Sound judgment and the discretion required to operate with a high degree of trust and confidentiality at the executive level.
• Experience in technology, media, real estate, or consumer‑facing industries preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Travel

This role requires regular travel. You will be expected to attend speaking engagements, industry conferences, and key company events alongside the CEO throughout the year. Candidates must be comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment and available to travel as business needs demand.

How We Work

We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in‑person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work four or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in‑person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.

Benefits

• Inclusive and competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
• Family‑forming benefits
• 13 paid holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• Immediate eligibility into company 401(k) plan with 3.5 % company match
• Tuition reimbursement program for degreed and non‑degreed programs
• 1:1 personalized financial planning sessions
• Student debt retirement savings match program
• Free snacks and refreshments in each office location

Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®. Partner with a diverse team of experts, use leading‑edge technology to empower consumers, and grow in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture that values intellectual challenges and development opportunities.