Vice President, Head of Communications

KemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment, and hospitality company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service and results. We manage and operate a broad portfolio of golf courses, private clubs, sports complexes, and destination resorts across the country.

About the role

This is an opportunity to lead and elevate the communications strategy for an organization that lives at the intersection of sport, hospitality, and human connection. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Vice President, Head of Communications will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for KemperSports, overseeing both internal and external communications. The role will drive proactive engagement with business media, build and maintain strong relationships to increase visibility, and guide internal communications to enhance team member engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on, strategic approach, serving as a trusted advisor to leadership while translating business priorities into impactful communications that enhance reputation, support growth objectives, and reinforce KemperSports’ position as an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for KemperSports.
• Elevate brand awareness across key stakeholder groups and strengthen the company’s market presence with a consistent, compelling narrative.
• Drive proactive engagement with business media to increase visibility and coverage of KemperSports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts and business professionals in the golf, sports, or hospitality industry.
• Guide internal communications efforts to drive increased team member engagement across the organization.
• Provide executive counsel and communications support to leadership.
• Oversee content and storytelling initiatives to align messaging across corporate, property, client, and consumer communications.

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of strong agency or corporate communications experience.
• Deep expertise in communications within the golf, sports, or hospitality industry.
• Existing and strong relationships with key media contacts and business professionals in the golf, sports, or hospitality industry (highly preferred).
• Demonstrated success securing media coverage in print, online, and broadcast media.
• Track record of developing and leading a high-performing communications team.
• Social media knowledge, including the ability to customize and promote messaging across multiple platforms.
• Based in Northbrook, IL office; ability to travel to various KemperSports properties, events, media trips, and industry gatherings.

Skills

• Communications leadership and vision
• Strategic clarity and prioritization
• Creative excellence and taste
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Customer and client-centric thinking

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, credible communications strategy that strengthens the KemperSports reputation across key stakeholders.
• Consistent messaging and narrative alignment across corporate, property, client, and consumer communications.
• Increased positive visibility and thought leadership for KemperSports, its leadership, and its portfolio.
• Strong internal communication and engagement—teams feel informed, connected, and aligned with company priorities.
• Measurable impact on brand reputation, stakeholder trust, media presence, and business growth.

Classification: Full-time, year-round, exempt.