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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. Director CEO Communications 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 three 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 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 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 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 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®
Here 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.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of progressive experience in executive or corporate communications with substantial direct C-suite support
- Proven history managing CEO or senior executive communications programs within complex matrixed organizations
- Exceptional writing editing and storytelling capabilities across formats with a portfolio
- Proficient in using AI tools to scale communications deliverables
- Proven ability to internalize and authentically represent an executive's voice and communication style
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic priorities into clear narratives
- Sound judgment and discretion to operate with high trust and confidentiality
- Bachelor's degree in Communications Journalism English or related discipline
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support CEO engagements and events
- Experience in technology media real estate or consumer-facing industries
- Advanced degree (MA MBA or similar)
What the Team is Saying
Realtor.com Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Parental & Family Support—Parental leave for primary caregivers is described as generous alongside backup child and elder care and adoption assistance. Fertility and family‑building benefits lactation support and caregiving resources reinforce strong family support.
- Inclusive Benefits Coverage—Health coverage includes options for gender‑affirming care reproductive and fertility services autism support and mental‑health resources for adults and children. Multiple medical dental and vision plans and telemedicine extend access across diverse needs.
- Retirement Support—An employer‑matched 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options plus employer‑paid disability and basic life coverage offer a solid financial safety net. The match is characterized as decent and reliable for a mid‑size tech/real‑estate platform.
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What We Do
For years millions of home shoppers have turned to realtor.com® to find their dream home. Operated by Move Inc. realtor.com® offers a comprehensive list of for-sale properties as well as the information and tools to make informed real estate decisions. Today more than ever realtor.com® is The Home of Home Search℠.Realtor.com® also offers homeowners a bevy of useful tools and resources through the My Home℠ dashboard. My Home℠ dashboard allows property owners to manage their home like the important investment it is by tracking their home’s value over time researching and managing home improvements and scouting other similar properties in the neighborhood.
Why Work With Us
The way home begins with you. With a diverse team of experts alongside you you’ll help us reach new heights at the forefront of the digital real estate space. Bring your extensive knowledge and deep expertise and collaborate with other passionate visionaries to lead our industry and revolutionize the way people find home in every form.
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