Director External Communications

Seeking Director of External Communications for a Leading Corporate Organization
TorchLight Hire is seeking a Director of External Communications to lead investor, capital partner, and media-facing communications for our DC-based client—a prominent, fast-growing corporate organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic communications leader who wants to build a high-visibility function from the ground up and shape how a growing organization is perceived by the audiences that matter most to its expansion.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial and investor communications, a strong media relations network, and the executive presence to advise senior leadership on external positioning — ideally with a background touching real estate development, commercial real estate, or investor communications.

Location Washington, D.C. metro area preferred (Hybrid - in-office and remote flexibility; open to strong candidates outside the DC metro area)
Employment
Hybrid work environment (2-3 days in-office)

Role Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy that shapes market perception and supports the organization's growth
Architect and lead corporate narratives that position the organization as a category leader
Build and manage relationships with top-tier journalists, industry analysts, and financial press
Partner with finance and executive leadership on investor and financial communications tied to major announcements and corporate milestones
Lead crisis communications planning, issues management, and reputation protection
Build the external visibility and thought leadership platform of senior executives
Manage relationships, performance, and budget for outside communications/PR agency partners
Establish and report on communications metrics aligned with business objectives

Skills and Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, financial/investor communications, or public relations
Demonstrated experience communicating financial performance, business strategy, and growth initiatives to investor audiences
Background in real estate development, commercial real estate, or real estate investment communications a plus
Strong financial acumen and comfort translating complex concepts for varied audiences
Executive presence and experience advising senior leadership on external positioning
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package

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