VP, Communications & Media Strategy Leader

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical and dental insurance

vision

401K

life insurance

disability insurance

paid time off

travel assistance

wellness programing

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead a dynamic team and shape lifestyle- and entertainment-focused storytelling for top clients. You will manage senior client relationships, drive strategic media programs and oversee budgets, with a track record of delivering earned results.

You will mentor talent, collaborate across interagency teams, and push creative boundaries with partners and influencers to sustain growth and strong client outcomes.

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 relationships with top tier media, tastemakers, influencers – and the ability to leverage for earned results.
• Strong understanding of consumer trends across lifestyle and entertainment and the evolving media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop lifestyle strategies that drive coverage growth and engagement with key audiences.
• Generate buzz and earned coverage for product launches, brand announcements and partnerships.
• Push clients into new storytelling territories with external voices and creators.
• Manage an internal team of junior staff and oversee all account work, including budgeting and staffing.
• Use research and analytics to strengthen media strategies and client recommendations.
• Provide oversight and management on account financials including budgets and invoicing.
• Anticipate client needs and capitalize on opportunities to drive growth.
• Assist in new business development through pitches and idea generation.
• Lead a high-performing, diverse, cross-functional team and foster career development.

Skills

Team leadership

Media relations

Account management

Media pitching

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Client management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead a dynamic team and shape lifestyle- and entertainment-focused storytelling for top clients. You will manage senior client relationships, drive strategic media programs and oversee budgets, with a track record of delivering earned results.

You will mentor talent, collaborate across interagency teams, and push creative boundaries with partners and influencers to sustain growth and strong client outcomes.