Vice President

Adelphi Group•San Francisco, CA

2d•$114,000 - $161,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FleishmanHillard is seeking an agency-experienced Vice President for their San Francisco Corporate and Technology practice. This hybrid role is for a corporate communications professional with expertise in financial communications, corporate affairs, crisis management, and business storytelling, primarily for clients in the Technology sector. The position offers an opportunity to enhance consulting and leadership skills by serving as a strategic advisor to top companies facing reputational challenges, aiming for leadership positions, and managing stakeholders. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and be willing to engage with clients onsite in the Bay Area occasionally. The VP will collaborate with senior leadership to develop communications strategies based on data and insights, create narratives and thought leadership, and manage business media strategy and execution with teams and subject matter experts across various accounts.

Requirements

8-10+ years of corporate communications and corporate reputation experience in an agency environment, with at least three years managing client relationships and strategic communications programs.
Expertise in the Technology sector, working with a variety of clients in enterprise B2B technologies including cloud computing, networking, AI and security.
Financial communications/IR and crisis preparedness and response experience are required.
Demonstrated business acumen, strong analytical abilities, and critical, creative thinking.
Demonstrated strategic counsel capabilities—ability to provide senior-level advice on complex reputation challenges, develop comprehensive communications strategies, and counsel executives on stakeholder engagement and business-critical communications decisions.
Proven ability to develop and generate support for strategic, comprehensive communications plans that apply creative tactics and use a variety of communication channels.
Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clients.
Strong media relations expertise—proven ability to build and maintain relationships with top-tier business, feature and trade reporters; develop compelling story angles; and secure quality earned media placements in premium outlets.
Executive positioning and thought leadership background— experience positioning corporate leaders as industry experts, developing speaking opportunities, managing bylined content, and building executive brand and visibility.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills— ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously, coordinate across teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver under tight timelines without compromising quality.
Excellent writing and research abilities with extensive experience in all forms of corporate and executive communications, from executive-level briefing documents and opinion pieces to executive talking points and scripts/presentations.
Proven ability to build and mentor teams, develop junior- and mid-level talent, and support the career growth and professional development of others.
Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
Good interpersonal skills, can work effectively in a team environment, negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to join us in a hybrid model of working in-person in our San Francisco office or onsite with clients on average of 3 days per week.
Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior strategic advisor to day-to-day clients and executives on complex reputation challenges, financial communications, stakeholder engagement strategies, and integrated communications planning.
Collaborate with senior FH counselors around our global network to deliver best practices and counsel for client needs.
Build and position corporate leaders as industry thought leaders and trusted voices through earned media, speaking opportunities, bylined content, and industry forum participation.
Play a central role in delivering high-quality results, actionable insights and recommendations, and day-to-day deliverables from the account team.
Manage integrated communications programs/strategies that span earned financial communications, media relations, crisis communication and issues management, executive positioning, content strategy, stakeholder engagement, and digital channels—working efficiently under tight timelines and shifting priorities.
Project manage and support execution of critical moments and special circumstances. Coordinate with internal teams across multiple workstreams; ensure clarity on deliverables, deadlines, accountability, and strategic alignment.
Build and maintain relationships with top-tier business, feature and industry reporters and editors critical to client reputation and brand positioning. Monitor agenda-setting reporters for clients and forge relationships as needed.
Coordinate rapid-response protocols and crisis communication efforts, serving as key communicator during sensitive issues or operational challenges.
Lead storytelling and message development that reflects sophisticated understanding of corporate client business models, investor interests, industry dynamics, stakeholder concerns, and competitive landscape.
Support team members with clear direction, remove blockers, and maintain momentum in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Model excellence in client service, strategic thinking, and professional execution.
Stay sharp on the latest trends and technologies companies are using to communicate effectively with their stakeholders.
Develop and manage high-quality written materials, including briefing materials, industry insight reports, press materials, executive communications, and planning documents.
Be an effective and trusted resource to our clients and the extended FH network.