Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications

The role

The Senior Vice President will work with a senior team to help technology companies through significant transitions. You will manage strategic communications planning and execution while helping build the San Francisco office reputation.

What you will do

• Manage complex strategic communications planning and execution.
• Oversee day-to-day account work and deliverables.
• Help clients through moments of transition like fundraising and IPO readiness.
• Show how communications drives business results.
• Use understanding of emerging-technology companies to help clients stay ahead of market trends.
• Serve as a resource for senior team members and lead and develop people.
• Partner with Teneo senior management and other divisions to deliver integrated solutions.
• Bring new ideas to how the team works, including using AI tools.
• Represent Teneo in the Bay Area business community.
• Foster a team culture where quality and client satisfaction come first.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing complex communications programs within technology, media, financial services, or healthcare.
• Experience counseling senior executives and working with external financial and legal advisors.
• A strong network and understanding of both traditional and non-traditional media.
• A track record of building or improving something, such as a team, process, program, or system.
• The ability to think creatively and handle day-to-day account work and one-off client requests.
• Curiosity about AI and hands-on use of AI tools in your work.
• Comfort with the pace and ambiguity of a growing office.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Available to work from Teneo's San Francisco office at least three days a week.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, media, or fintech, especially with mid- to late-stage startups
• Prior in-house experience at a technology company

Benefits

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

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.