The Landings Association is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead a comprehensive communications program serving one of Savannah’s most active and engaged residential communities.
The ideal candidate is both a strategist and a hands-on communications professional who can lead publications, digital communications, resident engagement, media relations, reputation management, and crisis communications.
Primary Duties include (but not limited to):
- Develop and lead comprehensive communication strategies that support TLA’s mission, Strategic Plan, organizational priorities, projects, services, and decisions.
- Translate complex initiatives, policies, operational information, and Board direction into clear and accessible communications for residents and other stakeholders.
- Protect and strengthen TLA’s brand, reputation, and public image through consistent, accurate, and timely communication.
- Produce and oversee The Landings Journal, TLA’s publication of record.
- Select, edit, and prepare photos and visual content for publications, newsletters, social media, the website, and other TLA communications.
- Lead weekly e-newsletters, announcements, electronic communications, social media content, and other resident-facing communications.
- Provide strategic oversight of TLA’s website, resident portal, community calendar, and digital communication platforms.
- Evaluate and implement communication technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, to improve content development, personalization, resident engagement, and workflow efficiency.
- Monitor communication analytics and resident engagement data, evaluate outcomes, and recommend improvements.
- Prepare and present communication strategies, performance reports, and engagement metrics to the General Manager, leadership team, and Board of Directors.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Resident Communications Committee and incorporate resident feedback into communication planning.
- Provide communications leadership for Board meetings, the Annual Meeting, Town Halls, and major organizational events.
- Coordinate designers, printers, consultants, technology providers, and other communication vendors.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Experience developing and executing organization-wide communication strategies.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, consensus-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, projects, and communication channels simultaneously.
- Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, discretion, and political awareness.
- Ability to anticipate communication risks and develop proactive responses.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern communication technologies.
- Working knowledge of content management, email marketing, analytics, HTML, Adobe design tools, and basic photo editing for print and digital communications.
- Experience using AI and emerging technologies to improve communication quality, engagement, and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- At least seven years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience leading major communication initiatives and managing multiple communication channels.
- Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies and leading organization-wide programs.
- Experience managing publications, newsletters, websites, digital communications, campaigns, and platforms.
About The Landings Association
The Landings Association, commonly known as TLA, is the property owners’ association for The Landings, a premier coastal community located on Skidaway Island just outside Savannah, Georgia.
This position offers the opportunity to lead communications for a unique coastal community where the quality, clarity, and timeliness of information have a visible impact. You will work across departments and with residents, volunteer leaders, community organizations, and public partners while helping shape how TLA communicates, engages, and builds trust.