Executive Communications Strategist & Thought Leadership Lead

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an accomplished executive communications leader to craft and promote the company’s strategic narrative. You will counsel senior leaders, develop compelling content, and drive high-visibility thought leadership across diverse audiences.

This hybrid role partners with enterprise strategy and transformation teams to advance the company’s mission. The ideal candidate has a deep background in public affairs, corporate communications, or management consulting, with a track record

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, journalism, or strategic messaging.
• Ability to develop a variety of compelling content under tight deadlines.
• Excellent judgment and experience providing communications advice and counsel to senior executive leaders.
• Experience supporting corporate strategy, transformation, innovation, or management consulting leaders strongly preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive executive thought leadership strategy that strengthens the principal's profile.
• Identify opportunities for speaking engagements, media engagements, authored content, industry forums, and strategic partnerships that advance Vanguard's reputation and strategic agenda.
• Translates enterprise strategy, transformation initiatives, and business priorities into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Builds relationships with conference organizers, industry associations, think tanks, media contacts, academic institutions, and other external influencers to expand the reach and credibility of Vanguard's strategic narrative.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive communications

Public affairs

Strategic messaging

Content development

Leadership advisory

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree

Job description

Vanguard is seeking an accomplished executive communications leader to craft and promote the company’s strategic narrative. You will counsel senior leaders, develop compelling content, and drive high-visibility thought leadership across diverse audiences.

This hybrid role partners with enterprise strategy and transformation teams to advance the company’s mission. The ideal candidate has a deep background in public affairs, corporate communications, or management consulting, with a track record