Temp SVP, Communications (Tech/Lifestyle)

djeholdings; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

djeholdings, based in New York, seeks a Temp SVP of Communications to lead strategic counseling and earned media programs for technology and lifestyle brands. The role requires translating innovative products into compelling narratives that resonate with media, tastemakers and consumers.

The ideal candidate will drive strategy across product launches and partnerships, manage senior teams, and foster collaboration to deliver impactful earned results for major brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years in communications/public relations earned media, leading integrated programs for major brands.
• Experience with technology, consumer tech and lifestyle brands, translating complex subject matter into consumer-facing stories.
• Strong understanding of technology, culture and lifestyle intersecting with brand narratives.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients and internal teams.
• Develop integrated communications and lifestyle strategies that drive earned coverage.
• Lead communications strategy around product launches, brand announcements and partnerships.
• Translate product innovation and technology stories into culturally resonant narratives.
• Manage senior oversight of account work, including budgeting, staffing and metrics.
• Foster collaboration across creative, strategy, experiential and social teams.

Connaissances

Strategic communications

Media relations

Team leadership

Client counseling

Storytelling

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

The Temp SVP, Communications will be a senior communications leader with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a deep network of media and influencer relationships, sophisticated account management capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering earned media results for major brands.

This individual will serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients and internal teams, bringing a strong understanding of culture, consumer behavior and the evolving media landscape to develop communications strategies that build relevance, drive conversation and generate meaningful earned impact. The ideal candidate will have experience working at the intersection of technology and lifestyle , with the ability to translate product innovation and complex brand stories into compelling narratives that resonate with media, creators, tastemakers and consumers.

Equally important, this leader will be an inspiring and collaborative team leader who develops talent, empowers those around them to succeed and creates the conditions for teams to deliver their best work.

This New York-based role will work closely across all interagency teams within UEG. If you're interested in being part of a winning team and telling culturally relevant stories at the intersection of technology, innovation and lifestyle , we want to talk with you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

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 strongly preferred , with demonstrated ability to translate innovation, products and technical subject matter into compelling consumer-facing stories.
• Strong understanding of the intersection of technology, culture and lifestyle , including how brands can participate c