Senior Vice President – Corporate Affairs – Media Relations

Senior Vice President – Corporate Affairs – Media Relations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of corporate communications and media relations experience, with significant time at a global PR agency
• Proven track record leading corporate reputation and media relations programs for major companies, brands
• Strong network of media relationships across top-tier business and trade outlets
• History of successful team leadership and talent development
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellence in executive counsel and C-suite communications
• Deep understanding of the evolving media landscape and content ecosystem
• Proven ability to translate complex business stories into compelling narratives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Travel: 15-20% as needed for clients

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives and corporate narratives
• Lead high-stakes media relations programs including corporate announcements, issues management, and executive visibility campaigns
• Provide senior counsel to C-suite executives on media strategy, reputation management, and strategic positioning
• Drive innovation in storytelling approaches and media engagement tactics across traditional and digital channels
• Have a deep knowledge and understanding of a broad base of industries and business trends to effectively strategize and manage outreach
• Maintain and leverage strong relationships with top-tier business reporters, producers, contributors, podcasters and influencers as well as trade media contacts across broadcast, print, and digital outlets with a focus on B2B, Tech and Finance
• Identify and create compelling news angles and storytelling opportunities that advance clients’ business and reputation goals
• Coach C-suite executives for media interviews and speaking opportunities
• Oversee the development of strategic media materials including messaging frameworks, press releases, and briefing document
• Manage and mentor a team of 10-15 media relations professionals, fostering their growth and development and ensuring the full team has the breadth and depth of relationships across the corporate, B2B, finance and tech media space
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the senior executive level
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including creative, digital, and analytics to deliver integrated communications programs
• Ensure exceptional client service delivery and program results
• Support account teams and senior leaders on new business development and pitches
• Support US and global practice leadership on media relations strategy for the team and overall practice development goals and ambitions

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.