Vice President, Technology Public Relations

Overview:
FleishmanHillard, a global integrated communications agency, has an immediate opening for a Vice President to join our dynamic technology practice.

This position provides a fantastic opportunity for a passionate communications professional with deep technology communications experience to work with dynamic, high-performing teams on integrated programs encompassing corporate positioning and reputation, high-level media and analyst relations, social media, executive communications, issues management, consumer product communications and employee communications.

Our expertise and clients span consumer and enterprise technology, connected lifestyle, cyber security, artificial intelligence, gaming, telecom, Virtual Reality, transportation and autonomous vehicle technology; mobility and big data; and payments technology.AtFleishmanHillard, we embrace challenges, think boldly, trust each other, and harness our talented worldwide network to provide the best in-class counsel to our roster of remarkable global clients.

Are you ready to join the team?We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion benefit our agency, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live.

To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
Act as a strategic counselor for clients.

Serve as a day-to-day client contact, and manage work streams and teams on program execution, including material development and oversight as well as project and account management.Develop and manage integrated communications programs that encompass media and influencer relations, digital communications, social media strategy and mobile marketing.Develop high-quality written materials, including press releases; pitch letters, background materials, planning documents, and executive communications.Generate incremental business opportunities with existing clients by taking a broad view of the entire marketing and communications mix, and offering strategic recommendations to drive innovative and award-winning integrated communications programs.Manage budgets and key engagements for an established and well-known client base, forecasting revenue and expenses accurately and making decisions to assure accounts run effectively and efficiently.
Qualifications:
Minimum 8 10 years of experience in developing and implementing integrated communications programs, with an emphasis on communications and public relations work for technology clients, particularly with those in the hardware, connected lifestyle, cyber security, AI, telecom, VR, transportation and autonomous vehicle technology, and/or mobility and big data spaces.

Agency experience is required, and in-house experience is a plus.Broad technology business understanding, strong analytical abilities and critical, creative thinking.

Candidate should have the ability to engage off
– and online audiences, and tell complex stories in an easily digestible way.Strong strategic thinker, with an ability to lead the development of programs for clients and the office that are distinctive, relevant, creative, and measurable.

Ability to engage with and counsel senior level decision-makers across the clients business, and deliver connective insights to assist clients in driving alignment and execution of cross-company initiatives.

Candidate should have experience building relationships and working with diverse stakeholders effectively.Solid team leadership and team-building experience is necessary, including management of local teams and distributed account teams.

Experience managing accounts for effectiveness and profitability, including establishing meaningful metrics and scorecards for gauging program effectiveness, and overseeing the development and management of budgets, team structure and client reporting.Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, draw conclusions, make recommendations, establish reasonable timelines and areas of responsibility, anticipate costs, and identify measures of success.Track record of leading efforts for and winning new business either through the incremental growth of current clients or participation in large
– and small-scale new business efforts.Excellent writing abilities with experience with corporate (B2B), executive (C-Suite) and brand (consumer) communications.

Experience working directly with senior level clients on day-to-day activities.

Energetic self-starter and resourceful problem solver gets things moving and keeps them on track.

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.

AboutFleishmanHillardFleishmanHillardis part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries.Our award-winning agency specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, research and analytics, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy.

Weve been named PRWeeks Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a Standout Agency on Advertising Ages A-List;the Human Rights Campaigns Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality;and NAFEs Top 50 Companies for Executive Women for a decade.Were also more motivated by what we can give than what we receive, with a longstanding worldwide service commitment to support social inclusion in the communities in which we work and live.

Visit us at an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local laws.FleishmanHillard will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Please do not contact the office directly to apply only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please call or email our careers team.