Vice President, Communications & Marketing Strategy

Lead Enterprise Communications, Brand Strategy, and Marketing Excellence!

Thompson Thrift is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Communications & Marketing Strategy to lead the company's enterprise communications, corporate branding, marketing strategy, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, this executive leadership role will shape how Thompson Thrift communicates with employees, investors, residents, partners, and the marketplace while driving strategic marketing initiatives that strengthen our brand, support residential leasing performance, and advance long‑term business growth.

This highly visible leadership position partners directly with executive leadership to develop enterprise‑wide communications strategies, oversee corporate and residential marketing, guide investor communications, and enhance Thompson Thrift's reputation as a nationally recognized leader in multifamily real estate development, construction, and property management.

Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full‑service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high‑quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible.

• Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do
• Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long‑term development opportunities
• Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs
• Real Impact — Hands‑on involvement in industry‑leading multifamily project

As Vice President of Communications & Marketing Strategy, you will provide executive leadership for Thompson Thrift's enterprise communications and marketing functions. You will develop and execute integrated communication and marketing strategies that strengthen the company's brand, support residential leasing and operating performance, enhance investor relationships, and position Thompson Thrift for continued growth.

Working closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams, you'll lead corporate communications, public relations, branding, residential marketing, investor communications, and reputation management while building a high‑performing communications and marketing organization that delivers measurable business results.

• Develop and execute enterprise communications and marketing strategies aligned with company objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on corporate communications, reputation management, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement
• Lead corporate branding initiatives and ensure consistency in messaging, visual identity, and brand standards across all communication channels
• Direct public relations, media relations, executive communications, press releases, and community engagement initiatives
• Develop proactive communication strategies that strengthen the company's reputation and address emerging business or reputational risks
• Support organizational change initiatives through strategic internal and external communication planning

• Lead, mentor, and develop the communications and marketing team while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture
• Oversee corporate marketing initiatives including advertising, digital marketing, websites, social media, presentations, events, proposals, and marketing collateral
• Partner with Development, Construction, Property Management, Community Management, and Business Development teams to support strategic marketing initiatives
• Manage relationships with external agencies, consultants, media partners, and marketing vendors
• Develop performance metrics that measure marketing effectiveness and optimize return on investment
• Oversee communications and marketing budgets while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and company standards

• Lead residential marketing strategies that maximize lease‑up success,…