Director of Media

Rex is creating new tech leadership to serve people. Big tech leadership has lost its social license to lead. They’re focused on extracting value, rather than creating it; muzzling dissent rather than freeing our voices; oppressing rebels rather than being the rebel. We are changing this. At Rex, technology will once again serve people. Review our culture page to understand what we are building. 

At the intersection of real estate and technology, Rex is a startup incubator continuing to launch companies within our ecosystem which are focused on PropertyTech, FinTech, and InsuranceTech. Our initiatives page provides more details on current companies. We are looking for a Media & Communications Director to develop, drive and execute strategies that facilitate awareness and engagement of Peter Rex and the Rex ecosystem of companies in Austin, TX.  

Reporting to the President of Media, you will be the multi-skilled talent that thrives in a strategic role that requires a combination of research, execution, and a deep attention to detail. You are high character, ambitious, and have an extreme bias to action in bringing powerful insights and ideas to life across multiple work streams. 

You are more than comfortable in high-autonomy situations and you think long-term: you are most excited at the prospect of building a company that will outlive us all. 

You have a strong ability to manage and be self-directed. You’re more than capable of handling a wide range of duties, including overseeing all media strategy, executing on multifaceted communication plans, and building and maintaining strong alliances in the business, political, and media world. You will spearhead the building and executing of state and national outreach plans, and foster continued communication both internally and externally.  

We are seeking a long-term partnership which will include working alongside key leadership in our ecosystem of companies, including significant exposure to sensitive and confidential information. 

This is your opportunity to play a crucial lead creative role in building a movement that will empower people everywhere to realize their full potential. 

You will find a way or make one.

What you’ll do: 

• Developing and executing comprehensive business & political outreach strategy to increase affinity, engagement and traffic across the Rex ecosystem of companies 
• Working cross-functionally with the Rex media & legal teams to increase company awareness on the city, state, and federal level 
• Create, implement and manage a strategic communications vision for Rex 

 What you offer: 

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year university 
• 5-7 years of experience in government relations, public relations, public policy, or campaign management 
• Verifiable success in running political and/or brand campaigns 
• Ability to organize and understand a large network of relationships, personal and professional; manage relationships with partners, business connections, investors, and media. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization 
• Extreme bias to execute 
• Excellent communication & organizational skills 
• Willingness to relocate to Austin 

Before you apply, review these resources to better understand our culture and mission:

• Rex ecosystem initiatives
• Peter Rex writing in WSJ about moving Rex from Seattle to Austin
• Peter Rex on Fox Business
• Peter Rex on Bloomberg Radio

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and early-in equity awards
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Unlimited (discretionary) PTO in addition to Holidays and your birthday off
• Monthly gym membership stipend
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Mental health telecounseling options
• We are committed to serving others with a focus on faith, family, and freedom

From the top-down, we are committed to investing in the development of all team members in both a professional and personal setting. We host monthly company socials where employees and family members get together to build our community. Regular performance evaluations are intended to provide a feedback loop, providing opportunities for consistent growth on both ends.