VP, Crisis & Reputation Risk — Strategic Counsel & Growth

Edelman Smithfield; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Edelman Smithfield in Chicago seeks a Vice President to counsel clients on complex crises and protect reputation across industries, with emphasis on food & beverage. You will lead high-stakes accounts and shape strategic responses for global clients.

You’ll drive business development, guide senior teams, and mentor junior staff while delivering impactful messaging and trusted counsel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Hybrid work and client-facing travel encouraged.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of crisis management and integrated account leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of consumer/CPG or food sector preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead crisis account work and develop strategic response plans.
• Oversee client counsel, messaging, and media relations.
• Develop and pitch new crisis offerings and opportunities for growth.
• Manage billing and budgets for accounts.
• Mentor junior staff and lead writing and review processes.

Kenntnisse

Crisis management

Client relations

Strategic comms

Writing skills

Leadership

Business development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Edelman Smithfield in Chicago seeks a Vice President to counsel clients on complex crises and protect reputation across industries, with emphasis on food & beverage. You will lead high-stakes accounts and shape strategic responses for global clients.

You’ll drive business development, guide senior teams, and mentor junior staff while delivering impactful messaging and trusted counsel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Hybrid work and client-facing travel encouraged.