Senior Strategic Communications Leader – Tech & Lifestyle

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks a Temp SVP, Communications in New York to lead earned media for major brands, translating technology and lifestyle narratives into compelling stories. You will counsel clients, guide teams and drive strategic programs that deliver measurable earned impact.

Based in New York, you will collaborate across interagency teams, develop media strategies, manage budgets, and mentor talent to deliver best-in-class work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, earned media or related fields, with significant experience leading integrated communications programs for major brands.
• Experience working with technology, consumer technology and/or lifestyle brands and translating innovation, products and technical subject matter into compelling consumer-facing stories.
• Strong understanding of the intersection of technology, culture and lifestyle, including credible brand participation in cultural conversations.
• Proven track record counseling senior clients, managing demanding and complex client relationships, and serving as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Demonstrated success developing and leading communications strategies for major product launches, brand initiatives, partnerships and high-profile cultural moments.
• Strong relationships with top-tier national, lifestyle, technology and consumer media, tastemakers, influencers and creators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients, providing proactive communications counsel and helping shape strategies that advance brand and business objectives.
• Develop integrated communications and lifestyle strategies that drive earned coverage, create distinction and help brands break through with key media audiences and consumers.
• Lead communications strategy around product launches, brand announcements, partnerships, cultural moments and other high-priority initiatives, generating buzz and meaningful earned coverage.
• Translate product innovation, technology and broader brand stories into accessible, culturally relevant narratives that resonate beyond traditional category media.
• Leverage deep expertise in culture and communications to push clients into new creative storytelling territories, including partnerships and collaborations with musicians, designers, athletes, creators, tastemakers and emerging platforms.
• Maintain and leverage strong relationships with top-tier media, influencers, creators and cultural tastemakers to identify opportunities and drive earned results.
• Provide senior oversight across all aspects of account work, including trend analysis, message development, media strategy, pitch creation, event execution, measurement, story ideation and staffing.
• Partner closely with creative, strategy, experiential, social, creator and other integrated teams to develop ideas and programs that generate conversation and maximize earned impact.
• Use research, analytics, cultural intelligence and performance insights to strengthen communications strategies and provide informed recommendations to clients.
• Anticipate client challenges and opportunities, proactively bringing forward solutions and ideas that strengthen the client relationship and unlock opportunities for growth.
• Provide senior oversight and management of account financials, including budgets, staffing, time management, client billing and vendor invoicing.
• Maintain a high-performing, diverse, creative and cross-functional team focused on delivering best-in-class work.
• Lead, coach and develop communications talent, providing clear direction, actionable feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative and solutions-oriented team culture, ensuring teams are appropriately staffed, supported and positioned for success.
• Support organic account growth by identifying new communications opportunities and capabilities that address evolving client needs.
• Contribute to new business development through pitch meetings, brainstorms, idea generation, strategic development, staffing discussions and presentations.

Skills

Strategic counselor

Media relations

Account management

Leadership

Storytelling

Written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks a Temp SVP, Communications in New York to lead earned media for major brands, translating technology and lifestyle narratives into compelling stories. You will counsel clients, guide teams and drive strategic programs that deliver measurable earned impact.

Based in New York, you will collaborate across interagency teams, develop media strategies, manage budgets, and mentor talent to deliver best-in-class work in a fast-paced environment.