Vice President, Corporate Communications (Based in NYC/Chicago USA)

 About The Company
Headquartered in Singapore, Mapletree is a global real estate development, investment, capital and property management company committed to sustainability. Its strategic focus is to invest in markets and real estate sectors with good growth potential. By combining its key strengths, the Group has established a track record of award-winning projects, and delivers consistently attractive returns across real estate asset classes.
The Group manages three Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and nine private equity real estate funds, which hold a diverse portfolio of assets in Asia Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“US”). As at 31 March 2024, Mapletree owns and manages S$77.5 billion of office, retail, logistics, industrial, data centre, residential and student accommodation properties.
The Group’s assets are located across 13 markets globally, namely Singapore, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, the UK, the US and Vietnam. To support its global operations, Mapletree has established an extensive network of offices in these countries.

The Role:

As the Vice President, Corporate Communications, you will drive our United States (US) corporate communication strategy. This includes working closely with our Global HQ Corporate Communications, and our US Senior Leadership to effectively represent Mapletree, manage stakeholder relationships and drive effective communication across various channels. This role will lead our marketing and communications strategy across a diverse portfolio of assets within the US.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive and own content strategy to support overall business objectives such as US Town Hall presentations, annual reports, corporate/ US publications.

• Collaborate with Global HQ as well as the US Business Leaders to develop strategy and create compelling content that aligns with corporate messaging.

• Develop and implement a robust US focused social media strategy to enhance Mapletree’s online presence and engage with diverse audiences.

• Partner with US Senior Leadership to ensure alignment of communication efforts with organizational priorities.

• Lead public relations strategies, publicity, brand communications, media relations, issues/crisis management and communications, stakeholders’ engagement, and events management.  Act as a trusted advisor to the business leaders on reputational risk and communication opportunities.

• Plan and lead media briefings, media tours and engage the media at events, as well as cultivate relationships with key media contacts and manage media inquiries.

• Develop compelling presentations and materials for executives for investor interactions, speeches, press releases, and other creative assets.

• Identify and evaluate speaking opportunities at industry conferences and events that align with Mapletree’s strategic goals.

• Lead initiatives to elevate brand awareness and recognition across target markets - identifying avenues for external storytelling to bolster brand reputation and recruitment efforts.

• Monitor market trends and competitor positioning to inform brand strategy.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related area, with a focus on strategic leadership.

• Experience in real estate sector with financial literacy.

•  Ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and at all organizational levels.

• Experience in leading corporate communications and planning and leading strategic initiatives.

• Ability to translate strategic information into clear and concise messages.

• Proven experience developing and executing a communications strategy.

• Strong understanding of corporate branding and reputation management.

• Ability to build consensus with strong listening skills, persuasive and effective written and verbal communication skills and data-driven thought leadership.

• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.

• Established relationships with the media community.

• Proficient in managing the creation of PR materials, PR tools, PR measurement and social media tools.

Compensation Data

The annual base compensation range for this role sits between: $170,000 - $200,000

This range is representative of the starting base salaries for this role at Mapletree. Compensation offers are based on a wide range of factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, relevant skills, training and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. In addition to salary and a competitive employee benefits package, candidates may also be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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(We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd shall not be responsible or liable to any recruitment firm or agency in connection with the receipt of any unsolicited information on any prospective candidate.)

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