Marketing & Communications Specialist

Join a legend in real estate! Weichert is one of the largest independently owned providers of real estate related services in the country and has been in business for over 50 years. This position is part of our Franchise Company (WREA), which supports our Weichert franchised real estate offices across 40+ states.

WREA is hiring a Marketing & Communications Specialist in Morris Plains, NJ. This is a hybrid role. The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications initiatives that help our franchise offices throughout the country generate awareness, secure business and foster positive perceptions of the Weichert brand to their customers and agents. This includes the areas of traditional marketing, public relations, social media and event support. The position is also responsible for all internal communications from WREA to its franchisees and externally to the public. A successful candidate is a self-starter, will bring energy to the position, be willing to roll up their sleeves, and be creative, continually thinking about “what comes next” and how to improve their area of responsibility and our franchise offering. You would work alongside a high-energy and collaborative team whose priority is providing the best tools and services for our affiliates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports local and national PR within the franchise footprint to improve visibility of our Franchisee network, including the writing and distribution of press releases locally for our franchised offices across the country and nationally for the franchise company.
• Proactively identifies promotional opportunities for broader brand visibility and franchisee participation. This may require outreach or interviews with franchisees or media contacts.
• Supports all non-paid media efforts including, but not limited to, article writing, arranging interviews, arranging press materials and coordinating webin