Overview

FleishmanHillard is the world’s most complete global communications firm, specializing in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. FleishmanHillard delivers on The power of true, reflecting the firm’s high values and unique ability to guide clients through a world demanding unprecedented authenticity and transparency.

The New York office has an immediate opening for a Vice President to join our rapidly expanding technology practice. This position is ideal for a big picture-focused, entrepreneurial professional who wants to work on fully integrated product communications programs for global clients in the home entertainment, enterprise technology, and telecommunications industries. You have experience developing and executing campaigns that go beyond traditional media relations (reviews program experience is a must) but still understand the importance of building and maintaining key influencer relationships. You’re excited about the opportunity to tell a consumer tech product story to a variety of media—think everything from consumer lifestyle to consumer tech publications--and about serving as a true strategic partner and advisor to the client.

FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the agency account team for a global consumer technology brand and contribute to a multi-office global agency team.

• The ideal candidate will work with senior members of the technology practice to manage and execute integrated communications programs that embrace all areas of communications for both enterprise and consumer technology clients, including M&A work, branding, corporate reputation, social media management, product PR, and crisis/issues management.

• As a strategic counselor, the candidate will have day-to-day client communications, and contribute to work streams and teams on content development, including strategic messaging and storytelling development, synthesizing complex technical material into consumer-focused messaging, as well as project and account management.

• Work with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions utilizing traditional PR, digital and social media platforms to deliver maximum performance and results.

• Review/assess industry trends to identify opportunities to inject FH’s clients into current news cycles; drive story idea development, work closely with media to shape and control communications that are in line with overall account objectives.

• Develop consumer tech product communications programs that can be executed on a global scale.

• Draft a variety of materials including product messaging documents, executive scripts, product demo scripts, press releases, blog posts, thought leadership positioning and narratives.

• Generate incremental business opportunities with the client by taking a broad view of the entire communications mix and offering strategic recommendations to drive innovative and award-winning integrated communications programs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to pristine writing in all forms of communication, from day-to-day client email communications to strategic plans to press releases to executive talking points.

• Knowledge of consumer tech product launch cycles.

• Strong strategic thinker, with an ability to dive deep into products to develop strong messaging and storytelling that will resonate globally. Agency experience is preferred.

• Ability to engage with and counsel clients, deliver connective insights to assist clients in driving alignment and refinement of product positioning, messaging and narratives.

• Familiarity with global technology and business media, and developing assets that will resonate with them.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment among energetic, self-starters who like to problem solve and get things done.

• Comfortable with travel, including international travel.

• 6-8 years of agency experience in developing and implementing communications programs, with an emphasis on communications and public relations work for consumer technology clients, particularly with those focused on cloud computing, mobility, emerging tech (AI, VR, etc.) and/or big data.

• Broad technology business understanding, strong analytical abilities and critical, creative thinking. Candidate should have the ability to engage off- and online audiences, and tell complex stories in an easily digestible way.

• Proven success working with a variety of media and bloggers including consumer lifestyle and consumer tech outlets. Experience in mobile/telecommunications, consumer technology, and/or enterprise hardware and software is preferred. A demonstrated hands-on media approach is required.

• Ability to engage with and counsel senior level decision-makers across the client’s business, and deliver connective insights to assist clients in driving alignment and execution of cross-company initiatives. Candidate should have experience building relationships and working with diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients on day-to-day activities, managing teams to effectively execute public relations plans, and drafting and implementing strategic corporate communications programs within budget.

• Superior writing skills, with the ability to develop and edit high-quality materials such communications plans, position papers, fact sheets, news and online media materials, bylined articles, trend analysis summaries, executive correspondence, and presentations.

• The ability to develop and generate support for strategic, comprehensive communications plans that apply creative tactics and use a variety of communication channels, including digital (e-mail, social media, blogs and intranet), print publications and brochures, executive memos, face-to-face meeting scripts/talking points, special events, video, and FAQs.

• Experience with new digital media and social networking tactics and program development. Strong understanding of communities, monitoring, social networking, viral marketing and online community relations.

• Experience managing and coordinating projects with multiple work streams, including managing more junior team members, both directly and indirectly.

• A strong team orientation is critical based on the collaborative culture of the office and FleishmanHillard.

• Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clients. Experience working directly with clients on day-to-day activities.

• Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.

• Good interpersonal skills, can work effectively in a team environment, negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Our Story

 We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive — both at work and in life — you’re free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.

The anticipated salary range for the Vice President level is $77,000- $175,000.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.