VP, Corporate and Crisis Communications

Branigan; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Company-sponsored health insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Work-from-home Fridays

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Compressed work week

Flexibility

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in Milwaukee is seeking a Senior Director, HR and Operations. This executive role involves managing corporate communications strategies, leading a team, and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications and a related bachelor’s degree. The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic company culture focused on client service and strategic consulting.

Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications and/or public relations.
• Proven success in crisis communications strategies, planning and management.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, nimble, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to balance deadlines across multiple clients.
• Advanced critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Branigan’s corporate communications business unit.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing communications strategies.
• Lead crisis communications and reputation management.
• Serve as a counselor to clients.
• Pitch media and secure national opportunities.
• Understand clients’ businesses and competitive environments to inform programs and recommendations.
• Participate in Branigan’s Senior Leadership Team to drive company success and retention.
• Develop and monitor program plans and budgets for billability and profitability; report status to clients and management.
• Identify and strategize new business leads.

Skills

Crisis communications strategies

Client relationship management

Strategic consulting

Excellent organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in corporate communications, journalism, public relations, English or a related field

Job description

Senior Director, HR and Operations at Branigan

Branigan Inc., an independent creative marketing agency in Milwaukee, is looking for a VP, Corporate and Crisis Communications, to support its clients and new business goals.

The Vice President’s role is to manage communications strategies and deliver meaningful outcomes for Branigan’s clients, but also to deliver on our commitment to an extremely high level of client service, strategic consulting and professionalism. Branigan operates on the concept of self-governance and the first principles that inspired America’s founders. We stress the importance of self-discipline, personal responsibility, humility and a great sense of humor in our culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage Branigan’s corporate communications business unit: lead communications strategy; develop and fortify client relationships; further the company’s reputation in communications; manage a team of five.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing communications strategies on behalf of clients.
• Lead crisis communications and reputation management for the company and its clients.
• Serve as a counselor to clients – inspire trust, always be professional and constructive.
• Successfully pitch all media (types) and secure national opportunities.
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients’ businesses and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting strategically focused programs and recommendations.
• Serve as a member of Branigan’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), which works collaboratively to ensure company success and employee satisfaction/retention.
• Develop and monitor program plans and budgets for billability and profitability, report status to clients and company management on a regular basis.
• Develop and strategize new business leads where applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications and/or public relations with B2B and/or B2C industries
• A bachelor’s degree in corporate communications, journalism, public relations, English or a related field
• Proven success in crisis communications strategies, planning and management
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, nimble, team-oriented environment
• Ability to work with multiple clients simultaneously and balance deadlines
• Advanced critical thinking skills, and intellectual curiosity
• Excellent organizational skills

Compensation and Benefits

We offer other good stuff, too: competitive salaries, company-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) match, profit sharing, educational savings plan, mobile phone reimbursement, work-from-home Fridays, compressed work week, flexibility, paid maternity/paternity leave, a new business incentive program and more.

In addition to benefits, Branigan has built a fun company culture that includes team-building activities. We also facilitate a comprehensive wellness program.

To apply please email your resume to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Public Relations

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services

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