VP, Strategic Crisis & Reputation Communications

djeholdings; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman in Chicago is seeking a Vice President to counsel clients on complex crises and reputation risks across industries, with a focus on the food and beverage sector and expanding the practice's client roster.

The role requires guiding senior client teams, delivering strategic counsel, and leading cross-functional work streams. You will grow capabilities and collaborate with the Edelman global network to drive growth in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Have 8+ years of crisis management experience and experience running integrated account work, managing a team, and growing account work with clients.
• Able to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week in the Chicago office or on site with clients.
• Have a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in strategically driving and developing crisis account work.
• Lead operational and financial performance of account teams, ensuring quality work, effective processes and that client requests are handled in timely and strategic fashion.
• Thoughtfully counsel clients based on business goals; take immediate action on client feedback.
• Work alongside clients to develop communications plans and materials.
• Oversee junior staff by providing clear and consistent feedback, and advancing work product.
• Lead new business development efforts, leveraging Edelman global network to grow food & bev offerings.
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills and supervise writing of others.
• Manage billing and budgets.

Skills

Crisis management

Integrated account work

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic communications

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Edelman in Chicago is seeking a Vice President to counsel clients on complex crises and reputation risks across industries, with a focus on the food and beverage sector and expanding the practice's client roster.

The role requires guiding senior client teams, delivering strategic counsel, and leading cross-functional work streams. You will grow capabilities and collaborate with the Edelman global network to drive growth in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.