VP, Communications & Media Strategy Leader

Edelman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 165,000; 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

Edelman in New York seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead high-impact lifestyle and entertainment campaigns. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong media relationships, and proven pitching results, with a focus on developing talent and empowering teams.

The VP will collaborate across interagency teams within UEG, driving stories at the intersection of technology and lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep network of media and influencer relationships.
• Strong account management skills and proven media pitching experience and results.
• Inspiring team leader focused on developing talent and empowering others.

Responsibilities

• Develop lifestyle strategies that drive coverage growth and reach key media audiences.
• Generate buzz for product launches, brand announcements and partnerships.
• Lead a team of junior staff, overseeing trend analysis, messaging, pitching and events.
• Manage account finances including budgets and billing processes.
• Use research to strengthen media strategies and client recommendations.
• Support new business development through pitches and brainstorming.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comunici

Deep media and influencer relations

Strong account management

Proven media pitching experience

Team leadership and talent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Edelman in New York seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead high-impact lifestyle and entertainment campaigns. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong media relationships, and proven pitching results, with a focus on developing talent and empowering teams.

The VP will collaborate across interagency teams within UEG, driving stories at the intersection of technology and lifestyle.