Vice President, Corporate Communications - Technology clients

Edelman•Washington, DC

52d•$95,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Technology practice sits at the nexus point of innovative, integrated campaigns for technologies that impact consumers, society, and our way of life. We’re looking for communicators that are passionate about telling deep, impactful stories at this intersection, using creativity, analytics, and media relations skills to move conversations forward in a meaningful way. We are seeking a Vice President (VP) to join our growing team in New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, or Dallas to help us realize this vision and drive our industry forward -- someone who understands the technology sector, knows how to reach a variety of business audiences, and has an appetite to own and drive the kinds of integrated communications marketing campaigns that win awards. This role requires a traditional corporate communications mindset paired with a high level of sector experience in technology. We’re seeking someone who understands executive positioning, business media and the conference/event landscape. We want a trusted advisor who can shape corporate reputation strategies against the ever-changing technology landscape. If you’re passionate about corporate communications and technology – and want to expand your horizons and do transformative work for game-changing brands – we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Possess at least 8 years of experience in corporate communications
Hold a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent work experience
Are able to work a hybrid schedule, with 3 days a week in the office (New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, or Dallas)

Nice To Haves

Have worked in an agency setting
Experience and passion for working with enterprise/B2B technology clients
Have relationships with business and national news media, and tech trade media
Excellent storytelling skills, and ability to provide sound, level-appropriate media counsel with all levels of client contacts
Have managed the budgets and team on sizable pieces of business to achieve client goals
Have written strategic media plans and a variety of media materials with limited oversight
Proven account management and team leadership skills
Keen interest and high awareness of current events
Solutions-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

Develop corporate reputation and executive positioning strategies on behalf of some of our top technology clients
Learn Edelman’s various Communications Marketing processes/approaches, including public engagement, message workshops, master narrative assignments, brand engagement, social media campaigns, and stakeholder mapping exercises. Support integrated teams in the execution of these processes for clients.
Supervise account work performed by junior staff
Manage up, as well as across with peers
Manage projects for multiple clients from concept to completion
Anticipate challenges, troubleshoot problems, propose solutions, offer client counsel, oversee quality, and ensure deadline and budget adherence
Serve as daily client contact, addressing timely client issues thoughtfully and effectively
Contribute to the creation of communications marketing plans to meet client objectives
Drive media relations including creating and driving outreach plans, media strategy, and message development
Apply key client information to work, including general business strategy, industry trends and issues, products/services, key opinion leaders, customers, and competitors
Demonstrate practical understanding of visual communications, multimedia, social media and the digital landscape and how to incorporate these into client programs
Organically grow business by introducing clients to new capabilities
Drive new business growth by identifying prospects and leading proposals
Collaborate with senior leadership in identifying and developing opportunities for account growth