Vice President, Corporate Communications

Teneo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policy

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Team events

Snacks

Job summary

Teneo is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Communications in San Francisco to lead hands-on client work with a senior team and drive the office to adopt AI-enabled workflows. You will mentor staff, shape strategy, and translate complex mandates into actionable communications plans.

The role requires 6+ years in PR/communications, strong client-relations, and a track record of delivering media-ready materials.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in public relations, corporate communications, or media.
• Strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Hands-on use of AI tools, with enthusiasm for applying them.
• Experience with media monitoring tools such as Factiva.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the core account team, working with Account Managers and leaders on client mandates.
• Manage day-to-day account work and the production of deliverables such as strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Support clients through moments of transition and help translate their strategy into clear, practical communications plans.
• Engage with media, including pitching stories and meeting reporters, and keep up with trends across paid, owned, and earned channels and across old and new media.
• Use your network of media and stakeholder relationships to serve clients and bring opportunities to the firm.
• Use AI tools to work faster and better, and help build and test new tools and workflows with Teneo's firmwide AI team.
• Mentor junior team members and keep client teams on track.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and pitches.
• Help build Teneo's presence in the Bay Area.

Skills

Public relations

Corporate communications

Media relations

AI tools

Storytelling

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Media pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Factiva

AI tools

Job description

Vice President, Corporate Communications

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand‑alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 50+ offices around the world.

The Opportunity

This is an early seat in a growing office. The Vice President will do hands‑on client work with a senior team and help the office try out new ways of working, including AI-enabled tools built with Teneo's firmwide AI team. If you want to learn fast, take on real responsibility, and help shape how a modern communications advisory team operates, this role is for you.

Who We're Looking For
A sharp, curious communications professional who is comfortable with technology and eager to build. You may have worked at an agency, in‑house, or both. What matters most is that you are entrepreneurial, use AI to speed up your own work, and like figuring out better ways to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the core account team, working with Account Managers and leaders on client mandates.
• Manage day‑to‑day account work and the production of deliverables such as strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Support clients through moments of transition and help translate their strategy into clear, practical communications plans.
• Engage with media, including pitching stories and meeting reporters, and keep up with trends across paid, owned, and earned channels and across old and new media, including podcasts, newsletters, and creator platforms.
• Use your network of media and stakeholder relationships to serve clients and bring opportunities to the firm.
• Use AI tools to work faster and better, and help build and test new tools and workflows with Teneo's firmwide AI team.
• Mentor junior team members and keep client teams on track.
• Serve as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and pitches.
• Help build Teneo's presence in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in public relations, corporate communications, or media.
• A strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to see complex projects through to execution.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and experience working with press or building reporter relationships.
• Experience with issues and crisis management, or complex and sensitive mandates.
• An understanding of business and financial markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Hands‑on use of AI tools, with enthusiasm for finding new ways to apply them.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and media monitoring tools such as Factiva.
• Ability to work in complex or ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in technology, media, or fintech, especially with mid‑to‑late‑stage startups preferred.
• Experience building or improving a process, program, or tool preferred.

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you will enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long‑term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

Base Salary Range

$130,000 - $150,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

Bonus Eligible

Yes

Total Compensation Package

Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.

Flexible Work Policy

Teneo believes in in‑person collaboration when possible and if you are assigned to the San Francisco office, the company's expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three days a week.