Vice President, Corporate Communications

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future. 

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations. 

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. 

The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40 offices around the world. 

Job Description: 

A Vice President is a core, client facing member of our account teams. Vice Presidents are responsible for helping conceive and execute strategic programs and communications initiatives in support of Teneo clients. This may include, but not be limited to online and offline communications strategy and tactics, long-term and rapid response planning, and crisis management. Vice President are highly motivated and dedicated individuals with experience in fields such as corporate strategy, communications, investor relations, government affairs and public relations. Vice Presidents will work closely Account Leaders to manage client engagements and deliver best-in-class service.  

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and manage communications plans and campaigns on behalf of clients  

• Responsible for writing strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&As, briefing memos, and distributed media materials; managing messages; and coordinating client program activities 

• Work directly with clients to create and execute on communications initiatives  

• Manages “Core Account Team” and delivers high quality client service  

• Draws on client experiences and external trends to advise others on how to best meet clients’ current and future needs 

• Begins to establish relationships with senior-level clients 

• Helps establish priorities based on strategic direction, considering multiple perspectives and interdependencies with others 

• Ensures objectives are met within time, project and risk parameters by establishing team objectives and plans and adapting them as requires in response to change or ambiguity 

Qualifications: 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop and execute multiplatform communications strategies; familiarity with social media recommended 

• Beginning to develop strong media and business contacts 

• Experience in pitching content and reporters to print, broadcast and online media  

• Ability to think creatively, approach communications from new angles, and manage both up and down the organization  

• Self-starter 

• Education - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent  

• Suggested work experience from 6 to 12 years’ experience in public relations/corporate communications/media  

What We Offer 

As a Teneo employee, you will enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.  

Base Salary Range 

$140,000-$160,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).  

Bonus Eligible 

Yes  

Total Compensation Package 

Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.  

Flexible Work Policy 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible and if you are assigned to the New York and San Francisco offices, the company expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three times a week.