Temp SVP, Communications

Edelman•New York, NY

2d•$128,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Temp SVP, Communications will be a senior communications leader with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a deep network of media and influencer relationships, sophisticated account management capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering earned media results for major brands. This individual will serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients and internal teams, bringing a strong understanding of culture, consumer behavior and the evolving media landscape to develop communications strategies that build relevance, drive conversation and generate meaningful earned impact. The ideal candidate will have experience working at the intersection of technology and lifestyle, with the ability to translate product innovation and complex brand stories into compelling narratives that resonate with media, creators, tastemakers and consumers. Equally important, this leader will be an inspiring and collaborative team leader who develops talent, empowers those around them to succeed and creates the conditions for teams to deliver their best work. This New York-based role will work closely across all interagency teams within UEG. If you’re interested in being part of a winning team and telling culturally relevant stories at the intersection of technology, innovation and lifestyle, we want to talk with you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, earned media or related fields, with significant experience leading integrated communications programs for major brands.
Experience working with technology, consumer technology and/or lifestyle brands strongly preferred, with demonstrated ability to translate innovation, products and technical subject matter into compelling consumer-facing stories.
Strong understanding of the intersection of technology, culture and lifestyle, including how brands can participate credibly in cultural conversations and reach new audiences.
Proven track record counseling senior clients, managing demanding and complex client relationships, and serving as a trusted strategic advisor.
Demonstrated success developing and leading communications strategies for major product launches, brand initiatives, partnerships and high-profile cultural moments.
Strong, relevant relationships with top-tier national, lifestyle, technology and consumer media, as well as tastemakers, influencers and creators, with the ability to leverage those relationships to generate meaningful earned results.
Deep understanding of consumer and cultural trends and a sophisticated perspective on the rapidly evolving earned, social, creator and digital media landscape.
Strong understanding of integrated communications and the role earned media plays alongside creative, experiential, social, creator and other marketing disciplines.
Proven track record of managing, mentoring and developing high-performing teams, including senior and junior communications professionals.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with experience developing communications strategies, messaging, outreach plans, pitches, media materials and executive-level presentations.
Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience overseeing account budgets, staffing and overall business health.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, manage competing priorities and pivot quickly as business, cultural or media conditions change.
Strong and consistent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
Collaborative and solutions-oriented leader with strong executive presence, sound judgment and the ability to project confidence and composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients, providing proactive communications counsel and helping shape strategies that advance brand and business objectives.
Develop integrated communications and lifestyle strategies that drive earned coverage, create distinction and help brands break through with key media audiences and consumers.
Lead communications strategy around product launches, brand announcements, partnerships, cultural moments and other high-priority initiatives, generating buzz and meaningful earned coverage.
Translate product innovation, technology and broader brand stories into accessible, culturally relevant narratives that resonate beyond traditional category media.
Leverage deep expertise in culture and communications to push clients into new creative storytelling territories, including partnerships and collaborations with musicians, designers, athletes, creators, tastemakers and emerging platforms.
Maintain and leverage strong relationships with top-tier media, influencers, creators and cultural tastemakers to identify opportunities and drive earned results.
Provide senior oversight across all aspects of account work, including trend analysis, message development, media strategy, pitch creation, event execution, measurement, story ideation and staffing.
Partner closely with creative, strategy, experiential, social, creator and other integrated teams to develop ideas and programs that generate conversation and maximize earned impact.
Use research, analytics, cultural intelligence and performance insights to strengthen communications strategies and provide informed recommendations to clients.
Anticipate client challenges and opportunities, proactively bringing forward solutions and ideas that strengthen the client relationship and unlock opportunities for growth.
Provide senior oversight and management of account financials, including budgets, staffing, time management, client billing and vendor invoicing.
Maintain a high-performing, diverse, creative and cross-functional team focused on delivering best-in-class work.
Lead, coach and develop communications talent, providing clear direction, actionable feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
Foster a collaborative and solutions-oriented team culture, ensuring teams are appropriately staffed, supported and positioned for success.
Support organic account growth by identifying new communications opportunities and capabilities that address evolving client needs.
Contribute to new business development through pitch meetings, brainstorms, idea generation, strategic development, staffing discussions and presentations.