Vice President - Corporate Communications

Overview

FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands. The New York office is seeking an experienced and versatile communications professional to join the firm in as a Vice President sitting at the intersection of corporate reputation and technology. This is a hybrid role that involves going into the New York office weekly. This position provides a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level communications professional with a background in financial and professional services, fintech and/or insurance, who also ideally has a passion for technology and AI communications. In this role, they will work with collaborative teams on communications strategy and campaigns, media relations, corporate positioning, business development and content creation on behalf of our industry-leading clients.

In this role, you will work directly with clients, helping to devise and execute large-scale communications campaigns that directly impact their bottom line. Our clients will depend on you to be responsive, thoughtful with ideas, and execute approved communications plans in ways that deliver measurable results. You will also lead media relations efforts on behalf of these clients with top-tier business and trade outlets. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, a strong project driver, and demonstrates an ability to find synergies between multiple workstreams.

FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.

Responsibilities

• Build media relations strategy, manage projects and execute, with a team, for our clients at the intersection of corporate reputation and technology.
• Develop and maintain strong media relationships with business, financial, tech and trade reporters. Help shape client stories and messages with partners across media and platforms, with the goal of integrating clients into the broader news cycle.
• Lead and motivate teams to successfully manage relationships and correspondence with external audiences: top-tier reporters, client partners, SMEs, etc.
• Write and edit communications materials that capture relevant audiences and reflect an understanding of our clients’ businesses – ranging from internal to external documents, including pitches, plans, memos, research, written content, media materials, website and social media content, client correspondence, and collateral.
• Play a pivotal role in overseeing and finding synergies between several client workstreams and account teams, including managing budgets and forecasts, overseeing projects and clients, and pursuing new business by leading and contributing to proposals and opportunities.
• Manage multiple client contact relationships and deliver according to individual contact needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to join us in a hybrid model of working in-person in the office at least 2x a week.
• A minimum of 8 years of public relations agency experience, with an emphasis on corporate reputation, crisis work, issues management, executive positioning and message development. Experience within the tech sector is preferred.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Knowledge of media trends and issues and strong understanding of media environment.
• Strong media relationships with tier 1 business and tech reporters.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities.
• Energetic, self-starter and problem solver; gets things moving, keeps them on track and understands how to switch gears when needed.
• Strong strategic planning and demonstrated client counsel capabilities.
• Analytical thinking and an ability to understand complex industries and business concepts quickly.
• Firm understanding of multichannel editorial content creation, development and distribution in order to manage editorial content and campaigns for client teams.
• An ability to work well within a team environment, complementing senior leads and managing junior staff.
• A proven ability to manage large projects.
• Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Our Story

We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive — both at work and in life — you’re free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.

The anticipated salary range for the Vice President position is $77,000-$175,000.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.