VP, Corporate Communications — Tech Growth Leader

Teneo external feed for LinkedIn; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Teneo is seeking a Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications to lead and shape the San Francisco office’s tech-focused advisory work. You will guide senior executives, build client relationships, and drive strategic communications initiatives across earned and digital media while expanding the Bay Area presence.

The role emphasizes building teams, leveraging AI tools, and delivering high-quality client outcomes in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing complex communications programs across technology, media, financial services, or healthcare.
• Experience counseling senior executives and working with external financial and legal advisors.
• Strong network and understanding of both traditional and non-traditional media.
• Track record of building or improving something, such as a team, process, program, or system.
• The ability to think creatively, approach communications from new angles, and handle both day‑to‑day account work and one‑off client requests.
• Curiosity about AI and hands‑on use of AI tools in your work.
• Comfort with the pace and ambiguity of a growing office.
• Available to work from Teneo's San Francisco office at least three days a week.
• Experience in technology, media, or fintech, especially with mid‑to‑late‑stage startups preferred.
• Prior in‑house experience at a technology company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex strategic communications planning and execution, using every lever together: earned media, social, events, executive visibility, and non‑traditional media such as podcasts, newsletters, and online video.
• Oversee day‑to‑day account work and make sure deliverables are high quality, including strategic plans, messaging frameworks, press releases, talking points, presentations, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Help clients through moments of transition, such as fundraising, IPO readiness, leadership changes, and shifts in business model or technology.
• Show how communications drives business results, and help clients think about how their communications function should evolve.
• Use your understanding of emerging‑technology companies to help clients stay ahead of market trends.
• Serve as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members, and lead and develop the people working with you.
• Partner with Teneo senior management and other Teneo divisions to identify client needs and deliver integrated solutions.
• Bring new ideas to how the team works, including using AI tools to improve quality and speed.
• Represent Teneo in the Bay Area business community and help build our presence and reputation.
• Foster a team culture where quality and client satisfaction come first.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Executive counseling

Team leadership

AI tools experience

Client relationship management

Startup/tech familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Teneo is seeking a Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications to lead and shape the San Francisco office’s tech-focused advisory work. You will guide senior executives, build client relationships, and drive strategic communications initiatives across earned and digital media while expanding the Bay Area presence.

The role emphasizes building teams, leveraging AI tools, and delivering high-quality client outcomes in a fast-paced tech environment.