Vice President, Technology Communications

Summary

Join Burson's U.S. Technology practice as a Vice President and play a key role in crafting and executing impactful reputation communications strategies and programs for both established and challenger brands.

Requirements

• Live and Breathe Tech: You're passionate about technology for businesses (B2B) or consumers (B2C) and everything in between, and always curious about the latest trends and innovations
• Thrive as a Leader: You're a natural at inspiring teams, delegating effectively, and fostering a positive work environment
• Have a Strategic Mind: You can analyze complex challenges, identify opportunities, turn data into action and develop creative solutions
• Are a Master Storyteller: You can craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and achieve specific goals
• Love a Fast-Paced Environment: You juggle multiple projects with ease, and always deliver exceptional results – all while having fun
• Are a humble learner: You are a “learn-it-all”, not a “know-it-all,” and want to work with a team that offers endless opportunities for leadership development and professional growth
• Are a Global Team Player: You crush it working with teams, colleagues and clients across different offices and time zones
• Like to Work Hard, Play Hard: You want to work with a fun, collaborative, supportive and high performing team

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing senior communications counsel to clients, generating new business opportunities for the firm, and day-to-day management of significant client mandates
• Experience working in an integrated, multi-team environment. You would play different roles on various projects depending on the client mandate and the expertise required
• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies and programs, including media relations, thought leadership, and product launches, in collaboration with account leads and specialists across social, content, production and other disciplines
• Maintain an active understanding and awareness of current affairs and industry issues, marketing objectives, technologies and products of your clients
• Identify opportunities for client growth, while fostering curiosity within your teams to identify new possibilities
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key media contacts and influencers in the technology industry, securing impactful coverage and advocacy for clients
• Supervise junior team members' work on assigned accounts, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development and to ensure high-quality work output for clients
• Oversee and contribute to the development of high-quality written content, showcasing strong writing and storytelling skills

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office
• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at Burson and the outside community and accelerate their careers
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster