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Vice President Corporate Communications Issues Management Location: Chicago, IL, United States Posted on: Mar 24, 2022 Profile: Position at Hill Knowlton Strategies Vice President, Corporate Communications, Issues Management Hill Knowlton Strategies H K 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. 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; nurture and grow the partnership over time. 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 initiatives or issues. Identify and target specific audiences for communications regarding specific initiatives or issues. Provide client counsel and management on communications implications of issues and their 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 for various situations. Maintain awareness of developments in the business, including major projects impacting the enterprise. 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 field. Experience communicating externally to media, NGOs, financial analysts, government officials, and community groups. 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 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, brand, and client has a public that is more powerful than ever before. Our client obsession means constantly evolving new products and services to help brands and the public communicate effectively. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hill Knowlton Strategies does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry. J-18808-Ljbffr