VP of Corporate Communications & AI-Driven Strategy

Teneo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policy

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Team events

Snacks

Job summary

Teneo is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Communications in San Francisco to lead hands-on client work with a senior team and drive the office to adopt AI-enabled workflows. You will mentor staff, shape strategy, and translate complex mandates into actionable communications plans.

The role requires 6+ years in PR/communications, strong client-relations, and a track record of delivering media-ready materials.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in public relations, corporate communications, or media.
• Strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Hands-on use of AI tools, with enthusiasm for applying them.
• Experience with media monitoring tools such as Factiva.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the core account team, working with Account Managers and leaders on client mandates.
• Manage day-to-day account work and the production of deliverables such as strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Support clients through moments of transition and help translate their strategy into clear, practical communications plans.
• Engage with media, including pitching stories and meeting reporters, and keep up with trends across paid, owned, and earned channels and across old and new media.
• Use your network of media and stakeholder relationships to serve clients and bring opportunities to the firm.
• Use AI tools to work faster and better, and help build and test new tools and workflows with Teneo's firmwide AI team.
• Mentor junior team members and keep client teams on track.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and pitches.
• Help build Teneo's presence in the Bay Area.

Skills

Public relations

Corporate communications

Media relations

AI tools

Storytelling

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Media pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Factiva

AI tools

Job description

Teneo is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Communications in San Francisco to lead hands-on client work with a senior team and drive the office to adopt AI-enabled workflows. You will mentor staff, shape strategy, and translate complex mandates into actionable communications plans.

The role requires 6+ years in PR/communications, strong client-relations, and a track record of delivering media-ready materials.