Clevelcrossing
Vice President Corporate Communications Issues Management
Clevelcrossing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vice President Corporate Communications Issues Management Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. Posted on: Mar 24, 2022 Profile Position at Hill Knowlton Strategies: Vice President, Corporate Communications, Issues Management. Hill Knowlton Strategies is seeking a dynamic Vice President with strong Corporate Communications and Issues Management experience to join an elite embedded global client team in Chicago. This position will serve as one of the lead client managers in the U.S., partner with inter-agency leads, and manage junior team members as part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary group. Candidates must have experience leading the execution of corporate programs on behalf of large brands, including but not limited to corporate reputation, crisis communications, executive positioning, mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation. Overview The candidate is responsible 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 investors, suppliers, customers, employees, government agencies, and NGOs. Responsibilities include: Identifying and escalating issues where the company is at risk. Supporting proactive PR and communications programs and campaigns around key client issues and priorities. Coordinating and managing relationships with key external third parties. Helping 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 clients. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of client business, industry competition, and relevant media. Develop and deploy strategic, proactive communications that deliver the client’s message regarding an initiative or issue. Identify and target specific audiences for communications regarding specific initiatives or issues. Provide client counsel and management on communications implications of an issue and its impact on corporate reputation. Research innovation and external best practices to manage and translate complex ideas into strategic communication solutions. Confer with subject matter experts to determine appropriate internal and external communications. Maintain awareness of developments in the business, including major projects impacting the enterprise and issues involving corporate reputation. Track and monitor the effect of communications to ensure continual process improvement. Basic Qualifications 10 years of PR agency/in-house experience in corporate reputation management. 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 are a plus. Experience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet established goals. Superior writing, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Budget and junior team management experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in pharmaceutical, pharmacy, and/or retail industries. Experience working for a large, national organization. Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of experience with internal and external corporate communication strategies. 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 clients 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 and expand your skills. 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. 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. #LI-Remote Application for: Vice President, Corporate Communications, Issues Management
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Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. Posted on: Mar 24, 2022 Profile Position at Hill Knowlton Strategies: Vice President, Corporate Communications, Issues Management. Hill Knowlton Strategies is seeking a dynamic Vice President with strong Corporate Communications and Issues Management experience to join an elite embedded global client team in Chicago. This position will serve as one of the lead client managers in the U.S., partner with inter-agency leads, and manage junior team members as part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary group. Candidates must have experience leading the execution of corporate programs on behalf of large brands, including but not limited to corporate reputation, crisis communications, executive positioning, mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation. Overview The candidate is responsible 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 investors, suppliers, customers, employees, government agencies, and NGOs. Responsibilities include: Identifying and escalating issues where the company is at risk. Supporting proactive PR and communications programs and campaigns around key client issues and priorities. Coordinating and managing relationships with key external third parties. Helping 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 clients. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of client business, industry competition, and relevant media. Develop and deploy strategic, proactive communications that deliver the client’s message regarding an initiative or issue. Identify and target specific audiences for communications regarding specific initiatives or issues. Provide client counsel and management on communications implications of an issue and its impact on corporate reputation. Research innovation and external best practices to manage and translate complex ideas into strategic communication solutions. Confer with subject matter experts to determine appropriate internal and external communications. Maintain awareness of developments in the business, including major projects impacting the enterprise and issues involving corporate reputation. Track and monitor the effect of communications to ensure continual process improvement. Basic Qualifications 10 years of PR agency/in-house experience in corporate reputation management. 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 are a plus. Experience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet established goals. Superior writing, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Budget and junior team management experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in pharmaceutical, pharmacy, and/or retail industries. Experience working for a large, national organization. Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of experience with internal and external corporate communication strategies. 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 clients 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 and expand your skills. 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. 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. #LI-Remote Application for: Vice President, Corporate Communications, Issues Management
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