Director, Media & Corporate Communications

A great experience starts with you!
Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!

Mission:
To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions.

Vision:
We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community.

Values:
Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title:
Director, Media & Corporate Communications

Pay Details:
The annual base salary range for this position in California is $125,000 to $150,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

We are seeking an experienced Communications Executive to lead strategic communications efforts for OCVIBE, a large-scale mixed-use real estate development transforming 100-acres around the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. This role will help oversee district corporate communications, media relations, storytelling, and strategic messaging tied to one of the region’s most high-profile mixed‑use developments. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategist with deep relationships across all media, including business, real estate, hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer, and has a proven track record shaping narratives and securing media coverage for complex real estate, placemaking, hospitality, or mixed‑use projects.

This position requires a communications leader who understands how to translate development, architecture, leasing, operations, culture, dining, entertainment, and community impact into compelling stories that resonate with media, stakeholders, partners, and the larger community.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning

Develop and lead integrated communications strategies aligned with overall business, development, marketing, and leasing objectives

Shape and manage the overarching narrative for the development across corporate, consumer, and stakeholder audiences

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communications opportunities, positioning, reputational considerations, and industry visibility

Partner cross-functionally with development, leasing, operations, marketing, partnerships, hospitality, and community engagement teams to ensure alignment across messaging and initiatives

Lead communications planning around major milestones including groundbreaking announcements, openings, partnerships, tenant announcements, activations, and community initiatives

Identify opportunities to position the development and leadership team within broader conversations around real estate, placemaking, hospitality, culture, entertainment, and urban development

Develop executive thought leadership strategies, including speaking opportunities, panel participation, contributed content, and media interviews

Monitor industry trends, competitive projects, and evolving media narratives relevant to mixed‑use development and destination placemaking

Media Relations & Publicity

Serve as the lead media relations contact for the development and maintain strong relationships with business, real estate, architecture/design, hospitality, industry/trade, and lifestyle reporters

Proactively pitch stories and secure earned media coverage across local, regional, national, trade, and consumer outlets

Develop media strategies that elevate awareness of the development’s vision, offerings, partnerships, cultural programming, and economic impact

Draft and oversee press releases, media alerts, executive talking points and social media posts, briefing documents, Q&A, fact sheets, newsletters, and media pitches

Coordinate media interviews, press tours, site visits, launch events, and experiential media opportunities

Manage inbound media inquiries and provide strategic guidance during sensitive or high-profile situations

Oversee publicity efforts surrounding openings, announcements, events, partnerships, and experiential activations

Collaborate and manage external PR agencies and consultants to ensure cohesive messaging, timely execution, and measurable results

Digital, Social, & Creative Media Integration

Work alongside creative, content, and larger marketing team to shape social-first storytelling opportunities tied to construction progress, community impact, culinary experiences, entertainment programming, and district activations

Ensure communications strategies are fully integrated across all earned, owned, shared, and paid channels

Collaborate on content strategies that translate development milestones, placemaking initiatives, events, openings, and partnerships into compelling digital narratives

Ensure consistency of messaging, tone, and positioning across media relations, social content, website copy, newsletters, and executive communications

Support the development of integrated campaign rollouts that combine publicity, influencer engagement, experiential storytelling, and digital content distribution

Monitor digital and social sentiment, media coverage, and audience engagement trends to inform communications strategy and identify opportunities for proactive storytelling

Coordinate with agency partners, influencers, tenants, partners, and brand collaborators to extend reach and maintain message alignment across platforms

Help develop crisis communications protocols and rapid-response strategies for digital and social channels

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10+ years of communications, public relations, or media relations experience

Significant experience in commercial and residential real estate, mixed‑use development, hospitality, destination marketing, or placemaking projects required

Experience advising executives and senior leadership teams

Demonstrated success securing top‑tier earned media coverage and managing high‑profile announcements

Experience supporting projects in active development and construction phases

Strong existing relationships with business, commercial real estate, hospitality, architecture/design, and lifestyle media

Familiarity with Southern California and national real estate/business media landscapes preferred

Combination of agency and in‑house communications experience a plus

Exceptional written, verbal, and strategic communication skills

Deep understanding of real estate development, consumer positioning, and integrated storytelling

Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment

Proactive relationship builder with media, community leaders, and key partners

Analytical thinker capable of translating media data into actionable insights

Creative problem‑solver who thrives in dynamic settings

Strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and integrity in all communications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Education - Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required – 10+

This position is on‑site.

RL 2026

Company:

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Our Commitment:
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!

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