Principal, Real Estate Communications
At Compass, we envision a world where the experience of selling or buying a home is simple and pleasant for everyone. Founded in 2012, Compass provides an end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to their seller and buyer clients, all in service of our mission to help everyone find their place in the world.
As Principal, Real Estate Communications you will be responsible for the company’s strategy and execution for using data to share national and regional perspectives on the housing market. In this role you will act as the in-house authority on the real estate business and all things related to the housing market. You will build out a housing-market report driven communications program that drives a consistent cadence of housing data related media coverage. You will work closely with Compass leadership, sales managers, agents and regional experts to develop a national point of view for the largest independent real estate brokerage in the country, and develop and land thought leadership coverage on owned and earned channels about how Compass is building the future of the real estate industry.
At Compass You Will:
- Ensure that Compass is viewed as the foremost authority on national real estate trends
- Lead housing market related external communications by building a data-centric, market report program that meets the needs of today’s real estate press
- Implement market-report driven media relations programs designed to generate a consistent volume of earned media – both on a national level as well as in specific Compass regions
- Work closely with real estate journalists, economists and industry experts to deepen relationships among these thought leaders
- Advise on a wide range real estate related topics including: the MLS, mortgage, closing services, as well as both U.S. residential and commercial real estate
- When appropriate, act as spokesperson on real estate trend related topics
What We’re Looking For:
- 10+ years experience working in a communications role in the real estate industry
- Deep understanding of housing market trends, the data that drives the market, and how to go about packaging this information in a creative way that appeals to media
- Strong relationships in the real estate and business press
- Proven ability to build housing market data driven media relations programs from the ground up
- Someone who collaborates without ego; you’re a team player that easily works across a variety of teams to drive results
- Someone who moves fast; you can work on tight deadlines at hyper-growth speed
- Someone who obsesses about opportunity; you approach your day-to-day work looking to make a real impact on the organization and the industry
- A degree in Public Relations, Communications or relevant experience
Do your best work, be your authentic self.
At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.