Vice President, Corporate Communications

The role

The Vice President will do hands-on client work with a senior team. This person will help build the Bay Area presence and use AI-enabled tools to improve workflows.

What you will do

• Be a key member of the core account team, working with Account Managers and leaders on client mandates.
• Manage day-to-day account work and the production of deliverables such as strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Support clients through moments of transition and help translate their strategy into clear, practical communications plans.
• Engage with media, including pitching stories and meeting reporters.
• Use network of media and stakeholder relationships to serve clients and bring opportunities to the firm.
• Use AI tools to work faster and better, and help build and test new tools and workflows with Teneo's firmwide AI team.
• Mentor junior team members and keep client teams on track.
• Serve as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and pitches.
• Help build Teneo's presence in the Bay Area.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years in public relations, corporate communications, or media.
• A strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to see complex projects through to execution.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and experience working with press or building reporter relationships.
• Experience with issues and crisis management, or complex and sensitive mandates.
• An understanding of business and financial markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Hands-on use of AI tools, with enthusiasm for finding new ways to apply them.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and media monitoring tools such as Factiva.
• Ability to work in complex or ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, media, or fintech, especially with mid- to late-stage startups
• Experience building or improving a process, program, or tool

Benefits

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

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.