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 not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.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.Realtor.com is seeking an accomplished Sr. CEO Communications Director to serve as the communications partner to the Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, this senior leader will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing a comprehensive communications program that advances the CEO's thought leadership agenda, strengthens organizational alignment, and reinforces the company's strategic narrative across all audiences.This is a highly visible, high-impact role requiring a communications professional with an established track record of supporting C-suite executives at scale. A successful candidate will bring deep expertise across executive communications disciplines and exceptional editorial judgment.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 and LinkedIn posts. Uphold the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, and strategic intent across all deliverables.Executive Presence & Event Experience: Own the CEO's presence at all internal and external events in close partnership with the Senior Director, Corporate Brand Activation. Ensure the CEO's message is expressed not only through spoken remarks but across every experiential touchpoint — including video production, presentation visuals, and event staging elements — to deliver a cohesive, on-brand executive experience at every appearance.Speaking Platform Management: Oversee the development and ongoing management of the CEO's speaking and thought leadership platform. Evaluate and prioritize engagement opportunities in alignment with business objectives, develop compelling submissions and positioning materials, and ensure 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. Work in close partnership with industry and internal teams to ensure alignment.Proactive Narrative Management: Anticipate communication requirements in advance of significant business milestones, market developments, and industry moments. Develop forward-looking messaging that shapes the narrative proactively, working in close partnership with the VP of Communications to ensure alignment with the broader communications strategy.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.What You Bring:15+ years of progressive experience in executive or corporate communications, with a substantial portion dedicated to direct C-suite supportDemonstrated history of managing CEO or senior executive communications programs within complex, matrixed organizationsExceptional writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities across a broad range of formats and audiences, with a portfolio reflecting consistent quality and rangeProficient in using AI tools to scale communications deliverables, such as briefing docs, talking points or op eds written the executive’s voice.Proven ability to internalize and authentically represent an executive's voice, perspective, and communication styleStrong business acumen and the ability to translate complex strategic priorities into clear, compelling narrativesSound judgment and the discretion required to operate with a high degree of trust and confidentiality at the executive levelExperience in technology, media, real estate, or consumer-facing industries preferredBachelor's degree required in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferredTravel: 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 Reward You:Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverageFamily forming benefits13 Paid HolidaysFlexible Time Off8 hours of paid Volunteer Time offImmediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company matchTuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs1:1 personalized Financial Planning SessionsStudent Debt Retirement Savings Match programFree snacks and refreshments in each office locationDo the best work of your life at Realtor.comHere, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. At Realtor.com, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.Job ID: 3087Job Area: MarketingPosted Date: 17/09/2026