Executive Communications Strategist
Core
Lead communications advisor and strategic thought partner to a Vanguard Managing Director, shaping external communications strategy, media relations, and thought leadership to advance business priorities and reputation.
Role type
Senior Executive Communications Strategist (C-Suite Advisor)
Builds
External visibility programs, media narratives, speaking engagements, and thought leadership assets for a Managing Director.
Domain
Financial Services / Corporate Communications / Media Relations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (thought leadership & reputation management)
Required skills
Executive communications strategy, media relations, thought leadership development, crisis/reputation management, speech and presentation development, communications measurement frameworks, stakeholder relationship management, financial services media landscape knowledge, storytelling and messaging, high-stakes environment navigation
Preferred skills
C-suite advisory experience, national and trade media expertise, industry forum leadership
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive external executive communications strategy; shape media narratives and prepare executives for high-profile engagements; cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers; develop thought leadership assets (speeches, articles, social content); establish measurement frameworks for communications impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic mentorship