Temp VP, Communications

US015 United Entertainment Group; New York (NY); In loco; USD 95.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Descrizione del lavoro

Edelman in New York seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead strategic storytelling, manage top-tier client programs, and mentor a talented team.

You will build media relationships, drive earned coverage, oversee budgets, and collaborate across interagency teams to deliver impact for clients.

Competenze

• 8+ years of communications experience with a focus on lifestyle and entertainment.
• Proven track record managing high-performing teams and demanding clients.
• Strong relationships with top-tier media, tastemakers, influencers and the ability to leverage for earned results.

Mansioni

• Develop lifestyle strategies that drive coverage growth and audience engagement.
• Generate buzz for product launches, brand announcements and partnerships.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of communications professionals.
• Oversee account strategy, budgeting, and client billing processes.
• Provide data-driven insights to strengthen media strategies and client recommendations.
• Support new business development and cross-team collaboration.

Conoscenze

Media relations

Influencer relations

Account management

Media pitching

Team leadership

Talent development

Storytelling

Analytics

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

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 Vice President of Communications will not only have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a deep network of media and influencer relationships, strong account management skills, proven media pitching experience and results, but also will be an inspiring team leader focused on developing talent and empowering those around him/her to succeed. The role will work closely across all interagency teams within UEG. If you’re interested in being a part of a winning team and telling stories at the intersection of tech and lifestyle, we want to talk with you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop lifestyle strategies that drive coverage growth, create distinction and help client break through with key media audiences and younger consumers
• Generate buzz and earned coverage for product launches, brand announcements, partnership news and must-win moments
• Leverage expertise and background to push client into new creative storytelling territories, including partnerships with external voices including musicians, designers, athletes, creators or emerging platforms
• Manage an internal team of junior staff while overseeing all aspects of account work including: trend analysis, message development, pitch creation, event execution, measurement, story ideation, staffing and more
• Use research and analytics to strengthen media strategies and client recommendations
• Provide oversight and management on account financials including budgets, time sheets, oversight of client billing process, and vendor invoicing
• Understand client’s challenges, anticipate their needs and capitalize on new opportunities to solve key issues while unlocking growth for client and UEG
• Aid in new business development via participation in pitch meetings, brainstorms, idea generation, staffing discussions and more
• Maintain a high-performing, diverse, creative and cross-functional team to provide clients with best-in-class work
• Lead, coach and develop a team of talented communications pros while ensuring career development plans and goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of relevant experience in communications with a focus on lifestyle and entertainment
• Proven track record managing high performing teams and demanding clients
• Strong, relevant relationships with top tier media, tastemakers, influencers – and the ability to leverage for earned results
• Strong understanding of consumer trends across lifestyle and entertainment, as well as deep understanding of the evolving media landscape
• Fundamental understanding of Integrated Communications tactics
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills (outreach plans, general proofreading, pitch development, media materials, strategy documents, decks)
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible enough to pivot quickly if needed
• Strong and consistent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Team player with the ability to project confidence, a positive attitude, good judgement and a solutions-oriented approach under pressure

$95,000 - $165,000 per year #LI-IR1

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

• medical and dental insurance
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• travel assistance
• wellness programing

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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