Corporate Vice President - Foundational Business Communications

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

Corporate Vice President, Foundational Business Communications (PF6/MG3)

 

Job Summary

 

We are seeking a Corporate Vice President, Foundational Business (FB) Communications, to join our team. Reporting to the VP and head of FB Communications, this individual will be responsible for developing and advancing a number of strategic internal and external communications initiatives for the company’s Foundational Business, with a particular focus on supporting Value Stream senior executives and their leadership teams.

 

 

Role Responsibilities

• As a member of the Foundational Business Communications team, serve as a business partner to support both internal and external communications deliverables for a diverse set of businesses and leaders.
• Build communications plans and programs that advance corporate reputation and drive positive outcomes for New York Life’s Foundational Business; raise the overall profile of the Value Stream leaders and their major priorities among internal and external stakeholders, delivering both proactive and reactive support.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel, while overseeing or delivering a variety of important materials including leadership messages, press releases, intranet content, speaking points, video scripts, social media content, and presentations.
• Help develop and expand measurement best practices, including gathering and interpreting metrics to ensure communications projects deliver results – this includes analyzing intranet usage statistics, preparing and delivering employee pulse-surveys, and helping to manage earned and social media metrics.
• Leverage feedback, best practices, and expertise to provide best-in-class communications support, including the testing, learning and onboarding of new GenAI capabilities and Continuous Improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Communications, including Corporate Design, Editorial, Digital, Video/Meetings, Content Strategy, and Employee Social Engagement.

 

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of corporate communications experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 company and/or communications agency.
• Expert and proactive client relationship manager, with experience providing advice and counsel to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership, achievement, and excellence in a world-class organization.
• Collaborative team player with executive presence and successful experience participating in high-profile cross-functional projects.
• Ability to navigate a complex organization and operate within ambiguity is a must.
• Experience with change management and culture change initiatives.
• Proven track record managing people and developing effective teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with excellent writing, listening, presentation and communications skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field.
• Hybrid environment: Office Tuesday through Thursday, working from home Mondays and Fridays.

 

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $137,500-$237,500