Vice President, Marketing Communications

Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Publicis Collective, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Job Description

This individual will establish the overarching brand story to be extended across internal and external channels and refine critical executive leadership communications initiatives. With support from Publicis Media’s communications infrastructure, the Vice President, Marketing Communications will also drive strategy and execution for industry awards, analyst relations opportunities, earned media and speaking opportunities, and owned social media.

To be successful in this role, the right candidate will be a powerhouse at managing executive relationships with diplomacy, while demonstrating consistent proactivity and responsiveness (innate strategic thinking and speed is key!).

Significant experience within the marketing/media/advertising/agency industry is required.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and drive strategic communications initiatives, in partnership with the U.S. Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership, collaborating regularly with Publicis Media and the broader Publicis Groupe communications team
• Define brand story to enhance the reputation and visibility of the U.S. brand with current clients, prospective clients, industry peers, current employees and potential recruits, among others
• Advance internal culture initiatives to build and unify an impactful employee experience
• Develop, define and execute the U.S. Chief Executive Officer’s leadership communications, leveraging existing and emerging channels
• Develop strategy and execute company visibility efforts, including media pitches, analyst research/reports, awards submissions, thought leadership content, social media posts and more
• Partner with Talent (Human Resources) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leads on internal and external communications and initiatives to foster a culture of belonging and inclusion
• Proactively collaborate with executive leadership, Publicis Media and Publicis Groupe communications on critical messaging and crisis communications as needed
• Take ownership of strategizing and leading key agency-wide communications, such as distributing a regular agency newsletter to ensure all employees feel informed and engaged
• Help set the tone of the agency through communications that align with the company’s mission and values 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of experience in the marketing/media/advertising/agency industry
• Demonstration of diplomacy and relationship building across senior levels of organization; highly collaborative
• Ability to craft succinct, effective long- and short-form written communications 
• Self-starter and highly proactive with a focus on activity impact
• Solutions-oriented and able to navigate through ambiguity where required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $194,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

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