Vice President, Corporate Communications

The role

Vice Presidents in Corporate Communications lead and execute integrated communications for clients. They drive work across corporate communications, executive positioning, media relations, stakeholder engagement, issues management, and crisis communications.

What you will do

• Key member of Core Account Team working with Account Managers and Leaders on client mandates.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure client teams are progressing against client objectives.
• Serves as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members capable of overseeing others.
• Identify and keep up with trends across the media landscape.
• Engage with media including pitching news and meeting with reporters.
• Leverage network of media relationships and other stakeholder relationships to serve clients.
• Manage day-to-day account work and production of deliverables including strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A, and briefing memos.
• Contribute to the Business Development process including proposal development and pitch participation.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years in either public relations, corporate communications or media.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to see complex projects through to execution.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and demonstrated track record of engaging with press and/or fostering reporter relationships.
• Experience with issues and crisis management, or complex and/or sensitive mandates.
• Demonstrated understanding of business and financial markets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Ability to navigate complex or ambiguous environments.
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms.
• Familiarity with media and monitoring tools such as Factiva.

Benefits

• flexible time off policy
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• 401K plan
• commuter benefits
• team events
• snacks

About the company

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 50+ offices around the world.