Vice President, Corporate Communications

About the role

Vice Presidents in Corporate Communications play a critical role in helping lead and execute integrated communications for Teneo's clients. They are responsible for driving high-quality work across corporate communications, executive positioning, media relations, stakeholder engagement, issues management, and crisis communications.

VPs are expected to be strong client counselors and trusted partners who can navigate complex situations, manage ambiguity, and translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable communications plans. They bring sound judgment, strong writing and messaging skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while keeping teams aligned and moving forward.

Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, VPs serve as a key connection point across clients, senior leaders, and internal teams. They help ensure our teams deliver best-in-class service, operate with urgency and precision, and function as a cohesive unit.

Responsibilities

• Key member of "Core Account Team," working with Account Managers and Leaders on client mandates.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure client teams are progressing against client objectives.
• Serves as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members capable of overseeing others.
• Identify and keep up with trends across the media landscape, including within paid vs. owned vs. earned; old vs. new media.
• Engage with media including pitching news and meeting with reporters to uncover opportunities for clients across the firm.
• Leverage network of media relationships (as well as other stakeholder relationships) to serve clients and bring opportunities to the firm.
• Manage day-to-day account work, and the production and refinement of deliverables - including strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A, briefing memos, distributed media materials, and others.
• Contribute to the Business Development process, including proposal development and pitch participation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in either public relations, corporate communications or media.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to see complex projects through to execution.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and demonstrated track record of engaging with press and/or fostering reporter relationships.
• Experience with issues and crisis management, or complex and/or sensitive mandates.
• Demonstrated understanding of business and financial markets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication - PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Ability to navigate complex or ambiguous environments.
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms, as well as media and monitoring tools such as Factiva.

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you will enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Base Salary Range $130,000 - $150,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

Bonus Eligible

Yes

Total Compensation Package

Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.

Flexible Work Policy

Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible and if you are assigned to the New York office, the company's expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three days a week.