Group Vice President, Technology, Ruder Finn

Austin, TX (On-site)

$125K/yr – $170K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own strategic tech communications for a portfolio of enterprise clients, shaping messaging, media strategy, and integrated programs that tie complex tech to business value.

  • Lead executive-level counsel and trusted advisor relationships to drive satisfaction, retention, and expansion.
  • Translate AI, cloud, security, and data concepts into clear stories for C-suites, journalists, and analysts across earned, owned, social channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior lead across a portfolio of technology accounts, helping shape strategic direction and ensuring high-quality program execution
  • Advise clients across enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, cybersecurity, data and analytics, compliance technology, developer tools, and emerging technology categories
  • Provide executive-level counsel on messaging, positioning, reputation management, thought leadership, media strategy, and issues response
  • Develop and oversee integrated communications programs spanning earned, owned, social, and executive communications initiatives
  • Translate complex B2B technology concepts into clear, compelling, and business-relevant stories for relevant audiences
  • Act as a trusted advisor and senior client contact, building strong relationships that drive client satisfaction, retention, and growth
  • Maintain a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, competitors, and the market forces shaping their sectors
  • Lead strategic media relations programs that secure impactful coverage across top-tier business, technology, trade, and industry media
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, analysts, influencers, and key voices across the tech ecosystem
  • Mentor and support account teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and growth

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, or integrated communications, with significant experience in B2B technology
  • Proven success leading integrated communications programs for complex technology clients.
  • Strong understanding of the B2B technology media landscape, analyst ecosystem, and enterprise buying dynamics
  • Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and technical stakeholders alike
  • Demonstrated experience providing executive-level client counsel and managing senior stakeholder relationships
  • Strong media relations experience with the ability to build and maintain influential industry relationships
  • Experience contributing to and supporting new business efforts in a competitive agency environment.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Technology, or a related field preferred
  • Agency experience is strongly preferred
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for how AI, data, and emerging technologies are transforming communications and storytelling
  • Experience mentoring and developing team members in a collaborative agency environment
  • Strong business acumen, including experience supporting account growth, forecasting, and client retention
  • Highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in fast-paced environments

Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
  • You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
  • Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
  • Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Transit benefits
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Workplace flexibility
  • On-site and off-site social gatherings
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Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 and tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.+++At Ruder Finn we value integrity and transparency in our recruitment process. We have become aware of fraudulent actors impersonating our company on platforms like Telegram and similar communication platforms, falsely claiming to conduct job interviews. We want to clarify unequivocally: We Never Charge for Job Interviews or Ask for Your Financial Information: Our recruitment process does not involve any form of payment from candidates at any stage. If you’re being asked for payment or your financial information, it is not us! All our job-related communications come exclusively from our official email addresses (ending with @ruderfinn.com). If you are contacted for an interview or a job offer and have doubts about its legitimacy, or if you have any other questions, please contact us via our official website or official LinkedIn channel.

Founded in 1948
New York, New York, USA
920 employees (158 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.6%
Direct
49.2%
Referral
7.7%
Social
7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~920

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
130 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
22