This role is open to be based from: San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX or any other Edelman US location.

Edelman believes that business has an opportunity to deliver both economic and societal benefits. Now more than ever companies are expected to lead with purpose and stand for something beyond profit. We partner with our clients to put purpose at the heart of business. Not bolted on, but built-in. Beyond reputation and risk management, to leadership and growth. Edelman helps our clients drive meaningful change to positively impact their business, key stakeholders, and the world - through authentic impact programming, sustainability, corporate citizenship, reporting, and more.

Edelman's Social Impact & Sustainability team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Vice President with a focus on sustainability, climate and ESG. This position will play a key role on our team, focusing on impact strategy, communications planning, client and team leadership, stakeholder engagement, outreach and business development.

Responsibilities :

The Senior Vice President (SVP) is responsible for leading teams and accounts, devising and directing client engagements, and overseeing processes and deliverables to ensure operational excellence. Expected responsibilities include:

Client and Project Oversight:

• Develop frameworks, programs and partnerships to build authentic and measurable corporate sustainability programs


• Build strong relationships with clients, serving as senior lead and/or account owner


• Lead the planning, development, and execution of multi-channel strategic communications campaigns


• Oversee quality and operational performance of accounts including budget management, ensuring smart thinking, innovative approaches, attention to detail and managed deadlines


• Anticipate what's next helping clients get ahead of issues and capitalize on new opportunities


• Provide strategic counsel on impact and sustainability strategy, programming and communications in real time to clients


• Build relationships with third-party thought leaders and internal business partners to meet client needs


• Produce and oversee production of high-quality, internal and external communications content, including memos, visual presentations and written recommendations


• Serve as a sustainability subject matter expert to other Edelman teams

Team Management:

• Lead staff by motivating, coaching, consistently providing actionable feedback, and holding team members accountable, as well as leading regular and annual performance reviews


• Lead with emotional intelligence and successfully resolve intra-team conflict

Other:

• Lead business development efforts by guiding teams through research and proposal preparation


• Demonstrate impeccable judgement and ability to influence internal teams and clients


• Identify and acknowledge problems swiftly and directly, offering solutions and course-corrects as needed


• Contribute to business growth through creating relevant new offerings, introducing clients to new capabilities, building a network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations


• Address client issues thoughtfully, respectfully and effectively


• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman's values (Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Freedom to be Constantly Curious, Courage to do the Right Thing) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct


• Understand today's corporate sustainability landscape and the implications for clients and key trends shaping our clients' businesses

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant full-time experience in public relations and/or related fields including sustainability, corporate social impact, management consulting, and / or marketing communications.


• Ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to manage and thrive in ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The SVP should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, master's degree preferred.


• The SVP will have a deep understanding of the communications and reputation landscape, with a point of view on how to build trust in a crowded and complex landscape.


• The SVP will be a subject matter expert in corporate social responsibility, climate and sustainability, ESG, community investment and social impact, public/private partnership development and management, global development and/or other societal issues (e.g. education, health, social services).


• The SVP will bring a strong network with deep and varied contacts across clients, stakeholders, media, etc.


• Professional services or agency experience is strongly preferred.

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age's 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report's 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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