Director, Communications

Brookfield Properties Open · verified Oct 21, 2026

New York Full-time Director Communications

At a glance

Director-level Communications role at Brookfield Properties. New York · full-time · $160,000–$190,000 base.

SalaryStated by Brookfield Properties

$160,000 – $190,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from Brookfield PropertiesOur estimate for the market: $145,000–$211,750Median $172,500

The range includes the market median of $172,500 for lead communications roles in New York.

Worked out from 90 postings that stated pay, median $172,500. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.

RoleCommunications

SeniorityDirector

LocationNew York

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$160,000–$190,000

PostedOct 16, 2026 · 5d ago

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Lead media response and proactive property announcements for U.S. and Canadian office businesses, including leasing and development news
Shape media plans for major properties and handle public relations support for other real estate sectors
Run internal communications for office teams and write announcements, key messages and other audience-facing content
Advise senior leaders on messaging and issues, preparing them for interviews and speaking engagements
Build journalist and community relationships, coordinate regional messaging, and support government relations and media tracking

What you bring

At least seven years working in public relations or communications
You can advise on communications with sound business judgment and build media strategies while speaking directly with reporters
You bring strong writing, experience handling reputational issues, and familiarity with community or municipal matters in dense cities

Who this fits

This director-level role suits an experienced communications adviser who can balance planning with hands-on execution across internal and external work. You’ll work in the New York office on site. The role reports to the Head of Communications and includes advising senior executives.

From the employer

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

Job Description

We are seeking a Director, Communications to join Brookfield in New York, NY (this is an in-office position). In this role, you will lead day-to-day internal and external communications for the U.S. and Canada office businesses within BGRE, the real estate operating platform that manages assets on behalf of Brookfield. You will also support PR efforts for other BGRE sectors, as well as assist with BGRE’s global internal and external communications. You will report to the Head of Communications, Real Estate Corporate Operations.

Brookfield’s Real Estate Corporate Operations Communications team aims to be a reliable and invaluable driver of the business and a results-oriented advisor to and supporter of executives on every level. This team is hard-working and is also committed to maintaining an enjoyable work environment. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

Role & Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day property-related public relations, including reactive media inquiries and proactive announcements (e.g. leases and development milestones) for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office businesses, and assist on PR for other BGRE sectors as needed
Assist in the creation and execution of media strategies for major property assets
Oversee internal communications for BGRE’s U.S. and Canada office teams
Draft internal and external announcements, key messages, and other written content to support the telling of real estate stories to key audiences to advance business goals and protect our reputation
Be a key player in the internal communications function, acting as point person on internal announcements
Provide counsel to senior executives on communications opportunities, messaging and issues
Prepare and staff senior executives for speaking engagements and media interviews as warranted
Assist the Head of Communications to coordinate internal and external communications across global regions and real estate sectors
Develop and maintain relationships with journalists from relevant publications
At times, act as media spokesperson
Help manage external PR agency teams
Lead or support community relations in areas where we operate, including developing and maintaining local and civic relationships, driving strategic community initiatives and building coalitions
Assist the Head of Communications to manage U.S. government relations efforts, including helping to build and nurture relationships with public officials, monitoring public policy issues, and liaising with relevant industry and civic groups
Support media monitoring processes
Partner with regional Communications teams to ensure alignment of messaging and PR strategies

Your Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in PR/Communications
Track record of acting as a communications advisor through demonstrating an understanding of key business drivers, communications knowledge and judgment
Ability to architect media relations strategies and speak directly to reporters
Superb writing skills
Understanding of global media contexts and dynamics
Experience managing and mitigating reputational issues
Experience handling community-related and/or municipal issues in dense, active cities
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strategic thinker, with the ability to balance both the strategic and tactical
Solid judgment and good instincts
Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints
Capable of self-directed work, entrepreneurial, hands-on, but also a team player
Collaborative, flexible and open to ideas

Your Career @ Brookfield:

At Brookfield, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield.

Why Brookfield?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Type: Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Annual Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Retirement: 401(k)

Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.