Senior Communications Strategy Architect

Verizon; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon Business Communications seeks a seasoned communications strategist to shape and execute overarching communication strategies across the business portfolio. You will advise senior executives, lead multi-channel campaigns, and elevate brand reputation while driving commercial momentum.

You will guide teams, manage agency partners, and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure agility, governance, and strategic vision across priorities.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience in external corporate communications, executive communications, or agency settings.
• Demonstrated experience acting as a strategic communications partner to senior executives within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Proven track record of developing end-to-end campaign architecture and leading multi-channel messaging governance.
• Proven ability to lead and influence, whether through direct team management or cross-functional matrix leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Campaign Architecture: Develop and execute integrated communication strategies across Verizon Business.
• Earned Media Strategy & Reputation Execution: Drive proactive media relations strategies and cultivate key relationships.
• Executive Communications & Leadership Counsel: Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders with messaging and coaching.
• Strategic Writing & Message Governance: Build disciplined narrative architecture and message maps for consistent messaging.
• Measurement, Insights & Operations: Establish measurement frameworks and use data-driven insights to optimize campaigns.
• Crisis & Issues Management: Lead cross-functional messaging strategies in high-stakes matters.
• Team & Matrix Leadership: Lead initiatives through management or matrixed cross-functional teams.

Skills

Executive communications

Strategic planning

Campaign architecture

Leadership

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Verizon Business Communications seeks a seasoned communications strategist to shape and execute overarching communication strategies across the business portfolio. You will advise senior executives, lead multi-channel campaigns, and elevate brand reputation while driving commercial momentum.

You will guide teams, manage agency partners, and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure agility, governance, and strategic vision across priorities.