Vice President Corporate Communications

Austin, TX, United States

Description

Position at Hill Knowlton Strategies

Vice President,

Corporate Communications

ESG

Hill Knowlton Strategies

Expert storytelling. Diversity of perspective. Authenticity. Results

H K Strategies is seeking a dynamic

Vice President

with strong

Corporate Communications

and

ESG

experience to

serve as the day-t0-day lead for a large consume brand account

This position will

partner with inter-agency

specialists

manage junior

team

members and be part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary group

Candidates must have experience leading the execution of corporate

and ESG

programs on behalf of large brands, including but not limited to, corporate reputation, crisis communications, executive positioning,

sustainability, DEI

, and business transformation.

Overview

Candidate is

r

esponsible for supporting a proactive strategy through active media management and

engagement

to

build, protect and defend the client’s reputation

on a national level

with various stakeholders, including but not limited to

customers, employees

& business partners.

Identifying and escalating issues where the company is at risk.

Support proactive PR and communications programs and campaigns around key

client

issues and priorities.

Coordinate and manage relationships with key external third parties.

Help execute communications strategy and support for high-profile corporate priorities with a direct impact on

the client’s business

and standing

Responsibilities

Independently lead day-to-day account operations and serve as a primary client contact

Cultivate

and build

account relationships with key day-to-day client

; nurture and grow the partnership over

time

Demonstrat

e

a thorough understanding of client business, industry competition and relevant media

Develop and deploy strategic, proactive communications that deliver the

client’s

message in regard to an initiative or issue

all in the interest of

building, protecting and defending corporate reputation

Identif

y

and target specific audiences for communications

regarding

specific initiatives or issues and ensure that the

client’

s response or statements are appropriate and meaningful for the target audience

Provide client counsel and

management on communications implications of

an

issue and the impact it could have

on corporate reputation

Help advance and guide the company’s growing ESG strategy.

Research

innovation and external best practices to manage and translate a range of complex ideas, issues, and initiatives into strategic communication solutions.

Confer

with subject matter experts in various internal departments and outside stakeholders to determine the appropriate internal and external communications for the situation. Formulates positions and strategies pertaining to the execution of the communications.

Maintain an awareness and detailed knowledge of the developments in the business, including major projects impacting the enterprise, corporate initiatives, trade relations initiatives, and issues and controversies involving corporate reputation.

Track and monitor the effect of the communications to ensure continual process improvement.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a creative yet strategic thinker, demonstrating enthusiasm and energy, an appetite to learn and be challenged, and a solid base skill set of writing, organization, account and team management.

10 years of PR agency/in-house experience in corporate reputation management

and/or ESG

Undergraduate degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies or related

Experience communicating externally to media, NGOs, financial analysts, government officials and community groups

; strong top-tier media relationships a plus.

Experience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet

established

goals

on time and within budget

Superior writing

, problem solving and organizational

skills

Budget and junior team management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working for a large, national organization

on corporate reputation and ESG

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of experience with internal and external corporate communication strategies using a variety of delivery methods

What’s in it for you?

Competitive benefits package—including healthy vacation allotment, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision support, fitness reimbursement, your birthday off, professional development opportunities and more

A career working with a growing team that is helping client’s address some of the world’s toughest health challenges.

An inspiring, passionate, driven, fun, and creative team culture

Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, training and mentoring to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best

About

Hill Knowlton Strategies is an international public relations company with over 85 offices around the world.

We believe that every corporation, every brand, every client has a public and today’s public is more powerful than ever before. They have the power to topple CEO’s, reshape corporate and brand strategy, kill products and create unicorns. Today’s public demands truth, transparency and the highest behavioral standards.

Our client obsession means constantly evolving new products services to help brands and the public communicate. Always in beta.

At H K our belief is that the agency is a canvas for everyone to write their own story. This job description is written at a moment in time; whatever role you take at H K we expect you to evolve that role; it should be different tomorrow than it is today and set new standards in the industry.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hill Knowlton Strategies does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.

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