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MikeWorldWide · 2 weeks ago

Vice President, Corporate Reputation & Public Affairs (New Jersey)

New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

MikeWorldWide is seeking a well-rounded senior communications professional as Vice President in its New Jersey-based offices. This role involves high-level account management, strategic counsel, and overseeing integrated teams to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional communication strategies.

Digital MediaPublic RelationsSocial Media

Responsibilities

Provide high-level account management and strategic counsel to clients across the spectrum of modern reputation management including positioning and messaging, stakeholder engagement, issues management, executive visibility, internal communications and employer brand

Structure and lead day-to-day operational and financial performance of integrated account teams, generating fresh, smart ideas and leading programs

Develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder communications programs across earned and owned media, including the development of social/influencer strategies

Crafting thoughtful points of view and recommendations based on a broad understanding of client landscapes, business and industry environment and media relations

Anticipate potential risks and issues and help clients navigate challenges with deep institutional and category expertise

Directly manage and mentor a collaborative team of smart and enthusiastic communications professionals; ensuring deliverables are met for clients and professional growth and advancement is achieved

Provide account oversight with a client-obsessed mindset and commitment to quality work that exceeds expectations

Identify ways to engage, empower and inspire employees through an often-remote work environment, leading with empathy while ensuring excellence in the work

Continually work with teams to drive client results that can meet or surpass client KPIs through the development of best-in-class communications campaigns

Work as a partner to your clients, managing stakeholder engagement, elevating executives, building overall brand reputation, and developing fully integrated programs that deliver measurable results

Qualification

Public relationsReputation managementMedia relationsStakeholder engagementDigital fluencyThought leadershipExecutive visibilityBusiness developmentClient advisoryTeam leadershipStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsFlexibilityProblem-solving

Required

8+ of experience serving in a full-time role either in a public relations agency or in communications roles in government, politics, health care or other regulated industries

Strong corporate reputation and communications background and experience leading corporate programs for complex organizations

Deep understanding of the intersection of public relations, public policy and reputation, with insights and expertise on the tri-state area and New Jersey business and political environment specifically

Digital fluency and demonstrated ability to deliver programs that change stakeholder opinions utilizing earned, owned and paid media

Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn about new businesses, industries and issues quickly and effectively

Flexibility and a solutions orientation, including the ability to 'jump in' to mid-stream activity in a hands-on way to ensure success of the programs

High-level corporate/business media relations strategy and execution experience

Proven and trusted client advisor who is an active listener, capable of building strong partnerships and confidently provide counsel with an ability to persuade, negotiate, and build alignment around strategy

Demonstrated success in being a strategic thinker – bringing PR, business and political acumen to generate compelling and award-winning programs

Understands clients' challenges and brings new ideas that challenge the status quo

Experience in managing multiple work streams and staying on top of client budgets

Committed to the development of team members through active coaching and mentorship

Proven track record for maintaining excellent and consistent work and always delivering superior client service

Confidence in presenting ideas and providing counsel to internal and external audiences

Ability to multi-task and move quickly and decisively on client and team needs

Ability to travel as necessary, contingent on client and new business needs (requirements vary), and ability to attend frequent client meetings virtually and in person, primarily in New Jersey

Preferred

Experience with healthcare, particularly health systems and payers, or other regulated industries operating at the intersection of public policy is preferred

Experience and interest in politics and public policy, particularly in the tri-state area is highly valued