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Vice President, Media

Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$121k2026-08-18 → 2026-10-22
Based in United States

Core

Lead media strategy development and media relations for Consumer Brands accounts, turning culture into conversation through social-first ideas and earned media.

Role type

Senior Vice President, Media

Builds

Modern social-first communications strategies incorporating AI search, LLM visibility, and emerging discovery behaviors for consumer brands.

Domain

Marketing / Media Relations / Consumer Brands

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Media strategy development, pitching media and securing coverage, social-first earned media strategy, AI search and LLM visibility, influencer and community management, modern earned measurement, relationship building with journalists and editors, strategic storytelling, cultural trend analysis

Preferred skills

Experience with media intelligence tools (Cision, Muck Rack), AI-enabled research tools, deep understanding of the evolving media and influencer landscape

Technologies

Cision, Muck Rack, AI-enabled research tools, LLMs

Responsibilities

Lead media strategy development and pitching for Consumer Brands accounts; Develop modern social-first communications strategies integrating AI search and LLM visibility; Identify emerging conversations and platform behaviors to create brand opportunities; Develop stories and ideas designed to travel across media, social platforms, and communities; Build and deepen relationships across the media ecosystem including journalists, creators, and newsletters; Mentor junior team members on earned media instincts and relationship building.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities