VP, Issues & Crisis: Strategic Reputation Leader

We. Communications; New York (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

We. Communications is seeking a Vice President, Issues + Crisis to join the Corporate team. Based in the United States with a preference for Washington, DC, this leader will guide high-stakes issues, crises, and public affairs while protecting and strengthening client reputation.

The role involves leading senior counsel, crisis programs, and integrated campaigns across sectors, partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic communications and crisis management.
• Proven ability to lead issues management and crisis programs across scenarios.
• Experience counseling senior executives and communications leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior counselor to Fortune 500 companies and other leading organizations facing reputation challenges.
• Lead issues management and crisis communications programs across diverse scenarios.
• Develop crisis preparedness plans, playbooks, and executive communications frameworks.
• Lead crisis simulations and trainings with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with legal, government relations, investor relations, HR and business leaders to align strategies.

Skills

Senior counselor to clients

Crisis communications

Issues management

Public affairs

Executive stakeholder engagement

Strategic counsel

C-suite advisory

Team leadership

Global market experience

Job description

We. Communications is seeking a Vice President, Issues + Crisis to join the Corporate team. Based in the United States with a preference for Washington, DC, this leader will guide high-stakes issues, crises, and public affairs while protecting and strengthening client reputation.

The role involves leading senior counsel, crisis programs, and integrated campaigns across sectors, partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic outcomes.