Application Guide
How to Apply for Vice President, Real Estate Communications
at Antenna Group
🏢 About Antenna Group
Antenna Group is a mission-driven communications agency dedicated to accelerating sustainable innovations and building a clean economy. Working here means you'll help shape narratives for companies leading the transition to an eco-friendly world, making a tangible impact on climate and sustainability.
About This Role
As VP of Real Estate Communications, you'll lead strategy for clients navigating the intersection of real estate, sustainability, and finance. You'll guide C-suite leaders through market shifts, regulatory changes, and investor communications, directly influencing how these companies are perceived by key stakeholders.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a client call discussing a pending regulatory announcement, followed by drafting a press release on a sustainable real estate fund. Afternoon could involve a new business pitch for a proptech startup, then reviewing an ESG report for a REIT. You'll also mentor junior team members and connect with journalists covering real estate and climate.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Antenna Group Is Looking For
- A seasoned agency leader with 10–12+ years in PR/corporate communications, specifically within real estate (e.g., commercial, residential, proptech, or real estate investment).
- Proven track record of managing and growing complex client accounts, with experience in financial/investor communications (e.g., earnings calls, ESG reporting, IPOs).
- Strategic counselor who can advise senior executives during inflection points like growth, transformation, or crisis, with a network of top-tier media and investor contacts.
- Business development savvy with a history of winning new business and building long-term, trusted client relationships.
📝 Tips for Applying to Antenna Group
Tailor your resume to highlight real estate sector experience, especially any work with sustainable or green building clients.
Include specific examples of account growth (e.g., % revenue increase, expanded scope) and new business wins in your cover letter.
Showcase your investor communications background with concrete deliverables like press releases for earnings, ESG reports, or capital markets announcements.
Mention any experience with policy/regulatory audiences (e.g., zoning, climate disclosure rules) as it aligns with Antenna's focus.
Use your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate thought leadership in real estate and sustainability (e.g., posts, articles, or commentary).
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with Antenna's mission to accelerate clean economy innovations.", 'Specific real estate communications wins: e.g., a crisis you navigated, a major media placement, or a successful investor relations campaign.', 'Your ability to drive business growth: mention new client wins or account expansions with measurable results.', 'Your comfort with senior-level counsel and experience guiding clients through inflection points like market shifts or regulatory changes.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Antenna Group's website and case studies, especially any involving real estate, sustainability, or financial communications.
- → Read recent news about their clients (e.g., press releases or media coverage) to understand current narratives.
- → Study Antenna's thought leadership (blogs, white papers) on topics like ESG, green building, or clean economy trends.
- → Check the leadership team's LinkedIn profiles to understand their expertise and the firm's culture.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic application – failing to mention real estate or sustainability experience will be an immediate red flag.
- Avoid overemphasizing consumer PR or lifestyle brands; this role is about corporate, financial, and policy communications.
- Don't downplay agency experience – the requirement is explicit; candidates without agency background are unlikely to be considered.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!