Corporate Communications Director with CRE Expertise

3 days ago


Costa Mesa, California, United States Idea Hall Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Corporate Communications Director to join our team at Idea Hall. This role will be responsible for leading a portfolio of business, driving agency growth through new business development and organic client growth, and fostering strong relationships with clients and vendors.

Job Description

Idea Hall is an award-winning creative communications agency based in Orange County, California, seeking a motivated and experienced full-time Director of Public Relations and Integrated Communications. If you have a deep understanding of the real estate ecosystem, architecture, interior design, engineering, construction, finance, fintech, commercial real estate, and are passionate about building strong relationships with clients while delivering outstanding results, we'd love to connect.

In this role, you will lead several clients within the CRE/AEC ecosystem, develop strategies to create a national presence for the agency, support agency growth through active engagement in industry events, and cultivate referrals for new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of public relations and integrated communications experience, agency background, strong strategic thinking, excellent writing skills, and a proven track record of successful strategic plan development and implementation. You will also be an expert in CRE-focused PR, marketing, digital offerings, and content creation, with high-level skills in account management and team leadership.

We operate a hybrid work environment guided by the needs of the team, our clients, and the agency. We offer an outsized benefits package, including a monthly wellness allowance and technology stipend, 401K profit sharing and defined benefits plans, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, flex spending accounts for healthcare and childcare, and culture-building goodies and perks throughout the year.

Our culture is collaborative, fun, and entrepreneurial, built on five core values: One Team, Relationships, Leadership, Growth Mindset, Making a Difference. Our values represent how we work with one another, keeping us accountable, defining our beliefs, guiding our policies, practices, and building a strong community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead several CRE/AEC ecosystem clients, developing deep understanding of each client's unique goals and business models, identifying and pitching new program opportunities.
  • Excellent financial stewardship, maintaining proactive client service experience, mentoring and coaching team members.
  • Drive PR/communications strategy and implementation for clients, ensuring excellent measurement and ROI optimization.
  • Develop strategies to create a national presence in CRE, supporting agency growth through industry events and new business outreach.
  • Cultivate referrals, working collaboratively to pitch new business opportunities, developing new agency offerings anticipating clients' future needs.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years public relations and integrated communications experience, agency background required.
  • Strong enthusiasm for CRE/AEC ecosystem clients and leading teams, strategic thinking, and excellent writing skills.
  • Proven track record of successful strategic plan development and implementation, measurable program results, and expertise in CRE-focused PR, marketing, digital offerings, and content creation.
  • Solutions-oriented leader, cross-collaborator, embodying Idea Hall's values of One Team, Relationships, Leadership, Growth Mindset, and Making a Difference.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and skill set, ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 per year, plus benefits, including a monthly wellness allowance and technology stipend, 401K profit sharing and defined benefits plans, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, flex spending accounts for healthcare and childcare, and culture-building goodies and perks throughout the year.



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