VP of Communications — Media Strategy & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead a high-impact team and drive standout lifestyle and entertainment storytelling. The role demands a strong network of media relationships, expert pitching, and the ability to manage client programs with strategic insight.

You will guide cross-functional teams across multiple accounts, shaping campaigns, mentoring junior staff, and delivering results that advance clients' brand narratives in a fast-paced environment.

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, relevant relationships with top tier media, tastemakers, influencers - and the ability to leverage for earned results.
• Strong understanding of consumer trends across lifestyle and entertainment, as well as deep understanding of the evolving media landscape.
• Fundamental understanding of Integrated Communications tactics.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills (outreach plans, general proofreading, pitch development, media materials, strategy documents, decks).
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible enough to pivot quickly if needed.
• Strong and consistent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Team player with the ability to project confidence, a positive attitude, good judgement and a solutions-oriented approach under pressure

Responsibilities

• Develop lifestyle strategies that drive coverage growth, create distinction and help client break through with key media audiences and younger consumers.
• Generate buzz and earned coverage for product launches, brand announcements, partnership news and must-win moments.
• Leverage expertise and background to push client into new creative storytelling territories, including partnerships with external voices including musicians, designers, athletes, creators or emerging platforms.
• Manage an internal team of junior staff while overseeing all aspects of account work including: trend analysis, message development, pitch creation, event execution, measurement, story ideation, staffing and more.
• Use research and analytics to strengthen media strategies and client recommendations.
• Provide oversight and management on account financials including budgets, time sheets, oversight of client billing process, and vendor invoicing.
• Understand client's challenges, anticipate their needs and capitalize on new opportunities to solve key issues while unlocking growth for client and UEG.
• Aid in new business development via participation in pitch meetings, brainstorms, idea generation, staffing discussions and more.
• Maintain a high-performing, diverse, creative and cross-functional team to provide clients with best-in-class work.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of talented communications pros while ensuring career development plans and goals.

Skills

Media relations

Team leadership

Client management

Pitching

Analytics

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead a high-impact team and drive standout lifestyle and entertainment storytelling. The role demands a strong network of media relationships, expert pitching, and the ability to manage client programs with strategic insight.

You will guide cross-functional teams across multiple accounts, shaping campaigns, mentoring junior staff, and delivering results that advance clients' brand narratives in a fast-paced environment.