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MikeWorldWide

Vice President, Corporate Reputation

MikeWorldWide, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

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is looking for a Vice President to lead a high-impact, Fortune 100 client account within our Corporate Reputation practice. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, driving strategic internal and external communications while fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate combines proven operational leadership and financial oversight with creativity, empathy, and a forward-thinking approach to employee engagement and storytelling across modern communications channels. You’ll be a key player in growing both the client relationship and our broader practice, with significant opportunities to shape best-in-class programming in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operational and financial performance of Fortune 100 client, ensuring consistent quality and innovative work

Strong project management skills required to manage competing client deadlines to produce thoughtful, excellent work

Provide strategic counsel to client on best-in-class and emerging channels for employee communications, ways to simplify and tighten messaging to core audiences, strategic use of social, SEO, and other communications vehicles

Learn all aspects of client business, develop strong relationships with multiple client contacts and develop deep institutional and category expertise to serve as the SME on client business, processes and voice across all aspects of the work

Develop and deepen client relationship

Anticipate potential risks and issues and help client navigate challenges

Navigate complex subject matters and ensure message resonance from a variety of client stakeholders

Oversee the professional development of staff and those on account teams through mentorship and motivation, and annual reviews

Identify ways to engage, empower, and inspire employees through an often-remote work environment

Actively participate in growing the Corporate Reputation practice and MikeWorldWide business by partnering with senior leadership or leading new and organic business development, RFP development, and acquiring new clients

Work as a partner to your clients, understanding their business needs and adapting MWW teams and work as needed to deliver best-in-class and innovative work

What You Have to Have (Education & Experience Requirements and Success Factors)

At least 8-10+ years of experience serving in a full-time role in a public relations agency

Excellent project management skills and highly detail-oriented with proven ability to comprehend complex subjects

A minimum of 3 years of experience leading and managing a diverse and remote team

Experience in crisis communications, including labor relations and employee communications a plus

Ability to work closely with legal counsel and navigate legal feedback and guidance while still delivering compelling, high impact messaging and written content

Strong executive presence, including confidence in presenting ideas and providing counsel to internal and external audiences

Comfort with rapidly changing situations and managing feedback from multiple points of contact

Exhibit good judgement and effectiveness in “managing up” to agency and client leadership

Conduct work with absolute discretion and confidentiality on sensitive client matters

Ability to multi-task and move quickly and decisively on client and team needs

Ability to balance the needs of the client and the needs of the agency

Experience working with colleagues in multiple locations

Maintain a professional, client-ready demeanor and presence; keep a high standard of etiquette in all communications and interactions

Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel as necessary contingent on client and new business needs (roughly 1-3 times a quarter)

We believe in flexibility and have the structure to make that our reality. MWWLife is our robust suite of benefits, programs, and incentives designed to support our employees’ experience during every phase of their careers. Forged in the spirit of flexibility and growth, it’s about the freedom to live your best life, both personally and professionally, and embodies the culture of caring that we cultivate at MikeWorldWide.

Highlights Includes

Unlimited PTO

Mental Health Awareness Days

Friday Freeze

Summer Fridays

Professional Trainings and Workshops

Phone and Mental Health Stipend

Offices are closed between Christmas Eve and New Year\'s Day

Our Values

Passion : We have a real passion for what we do. It’s why we get up every day and it’s what drives us to work harder, care more and execute flawlessly.

Inclusivity : We’re inclusive – for real. Our respect and appreciation for diverse backgrounds and perspectives lead us to greater innovation, enhanced creativity, and richer experiences.

Curiosity : Our endless curiosity opens us up to new ideas, collaboration, and growth. It drives our desire to immerse ourselves in the knowledge of others and the culture of the world about us.

Empathy : Our authentic empathy gives us a sense of understanding which informs our work, enhances our ability to deliver for clients and elevates us from colleagues to family

Independence : Our hard-earned independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, take risks and do what’s right – for our clients, our agency and each other

Initiative : We have a spirited initiative – we’re fast, focused and fearless. It’s that confidence and pride in our ability to deliver exceptional work for exceptional clients.

Our Philosophy:

At MikeWorldWide, we are built to care. We care about each other, our clients, our work and our world. We have an inherent collective empathy that informs our ideas, energizes our work and elevates us from likable colleagues to beloved family.

We’re an independent agency and we care a lot about that. Our independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, take the risks worth taking, and to do the work worth caring about. Most importantly, it lets us do what’s right, for our employees, our families and friends, and of course, our clients.

Creating authentic and lasting connections for our clients—and the people who value those clients—is why we exist. We want them to be loved because their success is ours. And so, for them, we create work that people care about because now, more than ever,

CARING COUNTS .

We celebrate diversity in our employees and partners, and we're committed to building a safe and inclusive workplace environment where we all can feel comfortable and thrive while we bring our best ideas to life. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage future MWW families from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities to apply.

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full-time

Job function Public Relations Industries: Advertising Services

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