Vice President/Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Employee Engagement

VICE PRESIDENT/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

NY Hybrid Work Structure

 THE ROLE

BCW is seeking to hire an experienced Vice President or Senior Vice President to play a leadership role on a varied portfolio of clients requiring depth of experience across employee engagement, change management, executive visibility, media relations strategy, and large account/team management. The VP/SVP of Corporate Affairs and Employee Engagement will develop overarching client strategies, providing senior-level counsel around internal- and external-facing strategic campaigns.  

The ideal candidate will have public relations agency experience managing F500 clients in industry sectors such as finance, retail, healthcare, professional services and technology.

This is an opportunity to provide critical counsel to organizations facing innovation and change management issues. 

THE WORK

·Strategic development and execution of complex programs that contribute to positive client reputation both internally and externally. 

·Manage the development of employee communications initiatives and campaigns, inclusive of written content, internal feature stories and executive communications.

·Help shape and implement a consistent voice and story for client leadership and company communications across all platforms, internal and external.

·Develop engaging employee-focused content to support community engagement programs such as volunteering, health, purpose, sustainability and wellness initiatives.

·Effectively manage a range of internal client organizational changes.

·Oversee execution of media relations and executive visibility efforts that drive awareness, interest, and support of companies’ reputation in the marketplace and workplace. 

·Maintain strong client relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and opportunities for growth. 

·Create and foster positive and authentic employee experiences, ultimately influencing growth, retention, and internal corporate sentiment

QUALIFICATIONS

·10-15 years of experience, ideally including experience within a PR agency environment. 

·Excellent oral and written communication skills including copywriting, editing and creative concept development.

·Experience leading internal and external communications campaigns for complex, large-scale accounts with team members in multiple locations.

·Track record of multi-pronged communications strategies designed to achieve awareness.

·Focused and inclusive manager of people and teams 

·Proven success working on wide-spread integrated campaigns

·Passion, sense of urgency and attention to detail on large accounts with significant and constant moving parts

·Strong leadership qualities and client-facing skills

·Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups

BCW PERKS: 

• Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office 

• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program 
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at BCW and the outside community and accelerate their careers. 
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. 
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care 
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health. 
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans 
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses 
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster 
• More information on benefits can be found Here.  

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