VP, Communications Job Description
VP, communications
provides executive communications support to the Carlson Chair of the Board through speech-writing, preparation of presentations (PPT), and overall speech design and planning.
VP, Communications Duties & Responsibilities
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Leads Communications Planning effort both in terms of high-level solution design in management approach for each group
Translates network strategies into short- and mid- and long-term objectives for the function
Serve as liaison with PR teams for music labels, artist managers and product/tech partners
Deliver proactive public relations strategies that will raise brand awareness among consumer, Product and music media
Develop and execute a strategic approach to achieve company goals
Collaborate with product and Artist Relation teams to create and lead compelling communications strategies
Develop close, productive relationships with Journalists, product reviewers, industry influencers and our key partners across relevant disciplines
Work closely with respective Brand PR directors on tentpole events such as local Kids Choice Awards, Millennial Awards, on press junkets for local productions
Assisting in setting the strategic direction, in conjunction with N2/N3 level execs, for stakeholder management and reporting
Oversee the timely and accurate production of content rich communication packs
VP, Communications Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for VP, Communications
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Education for VP, Communications
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Employers hiring for the VP, communications job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, Public Relations, Education, MBA, Management, Communication, English
Skills for VP, Communications
Desired skills for VP, communications include:
Communications planning
Graphic design and production
Advertising
Broadcast/multi-media
Business-to-consumer
Color
Community relations
Data management
Digital and traditional marketing
Executive speech writing
Desired experience for VP, communications includes:
Demonstrated experience in developing strategic, fully integrated and cohesive PR campaigns and marketing strategies that drive awareness
Extensive knowledge of existing and emerging trends in, music, Technology media/entertainment, youth and pop culture
A full rolodex of Media contacts with music, technology, consumer media, particularly in the music space
Well spoken, confident, collaborative and ambitious, with an expertise and comfort level in dealing with high level executives both internally and externally
At least 10 years of experience working in a similar industry
Superb written and spoken English required
VP, Communications Examples
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VP, Communications Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of VP, communications. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for VP, communications
- Monitor their effectiveness and adapt as appropriate to changing business needs and environment
- Leading PR, Analyst Relations, Social media, Events & Partner marketing globally which includes ~10 people and growing
- Leading company PR strategy and day-to-day management, including managing agencies, launches, crises
- Overseeing analyst relations and industry relations
- Managing events and social media team
- Growing partner marketing function to leverage key relationships
- Measuring team and individual performance and setting targets
- Working with key partners to bring joint propositions to market
- Communicating – through writing, presenting, video, successfully engaging people from different roles and regions
- Part of the marketing leadership with permission and expectation of making the whole of the business better
Qualifications for VP, communications
- Self-starter/strong initiative
- Ability to analyze metrics and draw actionable conclusions
- Accelerating the professional development and career growth of direct reports and beyond
- Experience in leading large change communications programmes
- Must have extensive experience of marketing (preferably to institutions) within financial services, and/or business-to-business work experience
- Experience with European financial institutions especially helpful
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of VP, communications. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for VP, communications
- Engineering the pitch story and sequencing of product communications to clients
- Mapping the sequence of how and when to use specific branding tools and resources
- Ensuring global coordination and consistency of brand communications, adapting to regional markets
- Sharing communications best practices
- Managing relationships with global sales and local marketing leads around the world
- Developing compelling marketing communications to reinforce brand strategy/positioning
- You'll work with interesting and committed colleagues committed to achieving our vision
- Develop and implement a pro-active external communications strategy for the Corporate & Investment Bank for Southeast Asia
- Promote the firm’s Treasury Services, Global Trade and Loan Products and the Corporate Bank in Asia pacific
- Develop the media communications strategy and key messaging for these businesses in conjunction with its senior executives
Qualifications for VP, communications
- 7+ years of broad, marketing communications experience
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key local, regional and global press organizations, effectively manage day-to-day media engagement activities
- Act as the key advisor and counselor to the business on all media related communications
- During crisis situations, effectively drive the media communications’ strategy
- Partner with various disciplines to identify innovative platforms and channels to promote the businesses
- Work closely with Communications colleagues in other markets to ensure consistency
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a VP, communications. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for VP, communications
- Develop and lead consumer press strategies for Smithsonian Networks
- Counsel programming, production and scheduling departments on media exposure to promote the network’s slate of original series, specials and stunts that define the brand, communications plans that maximize viewership
- Oversee compelling materials for press kits, stunts, special events and other PR assignments
- Supervise all aspects of special events, including press stunts, conferences, events, screenings, media tours, promotional visits and local marketing activities
- Day-to-day supervision of Smithsonian Networks PR Director, outside PR agencies and consultants
- Responsible for service level of entire Vizeum product throughout North America, at the client divisional level, including staffing, resourcing and financials
- Primary contact for senior Brand Management (AMD, MD) and North America Media and Marketing
- Lead negotiator in team deliverables and evaluation criteria with Brand and client’s Corporate management
- Quality control over all strategy/implementation/integration issues
- Balance needs of Vizeum and Aegis Media resources, with a responsibility to facilitate and foster relevant partnerships
Qualifications for VP, communications
- Flexible, responsive and able to adapt to rapid market developments
- Ability to work independently within a strong team-based culture
- Can prioritize tasks in a fast moving environment
- Strong people skills and able to maintain objectivity under pressure
- Min 10 years experience gained in an agency with a financial sector focus, financial / banking institutions or financial journalism
- Degree or equivalent is required
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of VP, communications. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for VP, communications
- Oversee talent relations
- Lead internal communications support for the International Holding Company (IHC), Global Markets division and regional culture initiatives
- In conjunction with the Americas Head of Communications, support the CEO of the IHC (legal entity) and his chief of staff team to advise/propose/execute initiatives and messaging to address a broad range of strategic business and engagement topics
- Champion internal communications best practices
- Lead ongoing efforts to increase the effectiveness of internal communications, proposing solutions via traditional (town halls, presentations, newsletters, ) and digital (intranet, email, video, social collaboration tools, ) methods
- Serve as senior team member within the Americas Communications team, collaborating with the Americas Head senior Press professionals to lead the overall team
- Work directly with CS Corporate Communications teams in London, Zurich and Asia to ensure continuity of programs and messages
- Serve as project manager for specific projects assigning project management to other team members
- Apply reliable metrics to analyze the effectiveness of communications initiatives
- Manage two direct reports, including a junior communications professional responsible for Asset Management Communications and Americas communications and a publisher
Qualifications for VP, communications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field with equivalent industry experience
- Executive leadership presentation and visibility in past roles
- BA/BS, with 5+ years of finance, risk or strategy related experience
- Establish and maintain communications process with senior clients, media buying AOR, and agency service teams for each piece of business within the team
- Lead a global communications team, Outstanding Leadership, Team Building & Recruiting
- Oversee/manage the progress of activities in support of the CDM team
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VP, Communications Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a VP, communications. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for VP, communications
- Manage, mentor, develop and retain talent
- Create, educate, and execute a strategic communications plan that supports the company’s long-term brand and business goals here-and-now marketing needs
- Implement, manage, and communicate PR and comms metrics--and act on results to shape maximum positive brand awareness and favorable client acquisition/retention impact
- Ideate and architect a plan, processes, and structure for a corporate blog and corporate social media channels
- Support executives for their speaking and publicity needs--including content development and media/speaker prep/training
- Execute communications programs for multiple, diverse audiences in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
- Partner with other marketing leaders and company groups to make sure PR/Comms is in lockstep with and fully leverages other initiatives and programs
- Coordinating new Rail investment projections and associated new volume revenue forecasts for both the North American and European rail portfolios
- Communicating business conditions and strategies to various internal/external stakeholders (Executive Management Committee, Risk, Finance/Treasury, Investor Relations)
- Monitoring and analyzing competitor fleets, events and developments
Qualifications for VP, communications
- Leadership experience 10+ years managing a team on delivery and/or operations
- Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally especially in a matrix organization
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced/fast changing environment
- 10 years progressive responsibility and experience in telecommunications, software or related field
- Experience of working within various product development lifecycles/methodologies, ability drive efficiency and quality improvements
- Familiarity of BSS/OSS and network technology a plus