Executive Communications & Thought Leadership Lead

Vanguard; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a seasoned communications leader to shape and lead the executive thought leadership program. You will advise the Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, craft high-impact messaging, and identify opportunities with external influencers to amplify Vanguard’s strategic narrative.

You will develop compelling content under tight deadlines, translate complex strategy into clear storytelling for diverse audiences, and build networks with industry bodies and media to advance

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.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, providing counsel on executive presence, positioning, stakeholder engagement, messaging, reputation opportunities, and emerging issues.
• 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

Senior advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Content strategy

Corporate storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a seasoned communications leader to shape and lead the executive thought leadership program. You will advise the Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, craft high-impact messaging, and identify opportunities with external influencers to amplify Vanguard’s strategic narrative.

You will develop compelling content under tight deadlines, translate complex strategy into clear storytelling for diverse audiences, and build networks with industry bodies and media to advance