Responsibilities

• Leading strategy and execution of strategic, high-profile consumer moments that deepen customer relationships and elevate Verizon as a customer-first brand.
• Translating consumer insights and market trends into compelling narratives and story angles that resonate with target audiences and position Verizon as an industry leader.
• Driving media strategy and execution for reaching target press that amplifies key moments and reinforces Verizon’s leadership.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with influential audiences, including journalists, social influencers, external partners and cross-functional internal stakeholders.
• Providing strategic counsel to executives and other cross-functional teams to shape brand narrative.
• Managing agency partners to create and execute plans that drive business results.
• Helping protect the Verizon brand by identifying and mitigating reputational risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience working on complex launches.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects. simultaneously while meeting deadlines and delivering consistently high-quality work.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with the press.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred

• A background in consumer products, tech or marketing.
• Strong relationships with reporters.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing integrated communications plans that go beyond traditional public relations.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.
• Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
• For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.