Temp SVP, Communications

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients , providing proactive communications counsel and helping shape strategies that advance brand and business objectives.
• Develop integrated communications and lifestyle strategies that drive earned coverage, create distinction and help brands break through with key media audiences and consumers.
• Lead communications strategy around product launches, brand announcements, partnerships, cultural moments and other high-priority initiatives , generating buzz and meaningful earned coverage.
• Translate product innovation, technology and broader brand stories into accessible, culturally relevant narratives that resonate beyond traditional category media.
• Leverage deep expertise in culture and communications to push clients into new creative storytelling territories, including partnerships and collaborations with musicians, designers, athletes, creators, tastemakers and emerging platforms.
• Maintain and leverage strong relationships with top-tier media, influencers, creators and cultural tastemakers to identify opportunities and drive earned results.
• Provide senior oversight across all aspects of account work, including trend analysis, message development, media strategy, pitch creation, event execution, measurement, story ideation and staffing.
• Partner closely with creative, strategy, experiential, social, creator and other integrated teams to develop ideas and programs that generate conversation and maximize earned impact.
• Use research, analytics, cultural intelligence and performance insights to strengthen communications strategies and provide informed recommendations to clients.
• Anticipate client challenges and opportunities, proactively bringing forward solutions and ideas that strengthen the client relationship and unlock opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, earned media or related fields , with significant experience leading integrated communications programs for major brands.
• Experience working with technology, consumer technology and/or lifestyle brands strongly preferred , with demonstrated ability to translate innovation, products and technical subject matter into compelling consumer-facing stories.
• Strong understanding of the intersection of technology, culture and lifestyle , including how brands can participate credibly in cultural conversations and reach new audiences.
• Proven track record counseling senior clients, managing demanding and complex client relationships, and serving as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Demonstrated success developing and leading communications strategies for major product launches, brand initiatives, partnerships and high-profile cultural moments.
• Strong, relevant relationships with top-tier national, lifestyle, technology and consumer media, as well as tastemakers, influencers and creators, with the ability to leverage those relationships to generate meaningful earned results.
• Deep understanding of consumer and cultural trends and a sophisticated perspective on the rapidly evolving earned, social, creator and digital media landscape.
• Strong understanding of integrated communications and the role earned media plays alongside creative, experiential, social, creator and other marketing disciplines.
• Proven track record of managing, mentoring and developing high-performing teams, including senior and junior communications professionals.

Benefits

• DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.