Temp SVP, Communications

United Entertainment Group•New York, NY

About The Position

The Temp SVP, Communications is a senior communications leader who serves as a strategic counselor to clients and internal teams. The role develops communications strategies that build brand relevance, drive conversation and generate earned media impact, with a focus on the intersection of technology, innovation, culture and lifestyle. The position is based in New York and works closely with interagency teams across UEG. The leader provides senior oversight of client accounts, communications programs, account financials and team operations. They also lead, coach and develop communications talent, foster a collaborative team culture, support organic account growth and contribute to new business development. The role calls for strong media and influencer relationships, excellent communication and account-management skills, and a demonstrated record of delivering earned media results for major brands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, earned media or related fields.
Significant experience leading integrated communications programs for major brands.
Demonstrated experience counseling senior clients, managing complex client relationships and serving as a trusted strategic advisor.
Success developing and leading communications strategies for major product launches, brand initiatives, partnerships and high-profile cultural moments.
Strong relationships with top-tier national, lifestyle, technology and consumer media, as well as tastemakers, influencers and creators, and the ability to use those relationships to generate earned results.
Deep understanding of consumer and cultural trends and the earned, social, creator and digital media landscape.
Strong understanding of integrated communications and the role of earned media alongside creative, experiential, social, creator and other marketing disciplines.
Experience managing, mentoring and developing high-performing teams, including senior and junior communications professionals.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including experience developing communications strategies, messaging, outreach plans, pitches, media materials and executive-level presentations.
Strong financial and operational management skills, including account budget and staffing oversight.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business, cultural or media conditions.
Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership, executive presence, sound judgment and the ability to project confidence and composure under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with technology, consumer technology and/or lifestyle brands.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients, providing proactive communications counsel and shaping strategies that advance brand and business objectives.
Develop integrated communications and lifestyle strategies to drive earned coverage, create distinction and help brands reach media audiences and consumers.
Lead communications strategy for product launches, brand announcements, partnerships, cultural moments and other high-priority initiatives.
Translate product innovation, technology and broader brand stories into accessible, culturally relevant narratives.
Develop creative storytelling opportunities, including partnerships and collaborations with musicians, designers, athletes, creators, tastemakers and emerging platforms.
Build and leverage relationships with top-tier media, influencers, creators and cultural tastemakers to identify opportunities and drive earned results.
Provide senior oversight of account work, including trend analysis, message development, media strategy, pitch creation, event execution, measurement, story ideation and staffing.
Partner with creative, strategy, experiential, social, creator and other integrated teams to develop programs that generate conversation and maximize earned impact.
Use research, analytics, cultural intelligence and performance insights to strengthen communications strategies and advise clients.
Anticipate client challenges and opportunities, propose solutions, and identify ways to strengthen client relationships and support growth.
Oversee account financials, including budgets, staffing, time management, client billing and vendor invoicing.
Maintain a high-performing, diverse, creative and cross-functional team.
Lead, coach and develop communications talent by providing direction, feedback and professional growth opportunities.
Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture and ensure teams are appropriately staffed and supported.
Identify communications opportunities and capabilities that support organic account growth.
Contribute to new business development through pitch meetings, brainstorms, idea generation, strategic development, staffing discussions and presentations.