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Edelman · 4 days ago

Vice President, Corporate Communications - Technology clients

Washington DC, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

Edelman is a leading communications firm, and they are seeking a Vice President of Corporate Communications to join their Technology practice. The role involves developing corporate reputation strategies for technology clients, managing projects, and driving media relations to enhance client objectives.

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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

Qualification

Corporate communicationsTechnology sector experienceMedia relationsExecutive positioningAccount managementSolutions-oriented mindsetBudget managementCurrent events awarenessStorytelling skillsTeam leadership

Required

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)

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Company

Edelman

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Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.edelman.com

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