Vice President, Communications

4media group is looking for an experienced VP of Communications, a motivated self-starter with integrated marketing communications expertise. Someone who can support and guide our talented team to deliver the best achievable outcomes for our clients.

The Role will be responsible for leading the Public Relations efforts of multiple clients and overseeing a team of PR professionals within the agency. This person will work closely with clients to develop and execute PR strategies, build and maintain media relationships, and manage the production of PR materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of traditional and digital media and experience in leading PR campaigns for multiple clients.

We are looking for someone with a background in overseeing client relationships, who possesses strong project management skills in the public relations profession. Preferably has top 150 agency experience and a proven track record for directing award-winning campaigns and securing nationally earned media placements. This is a remote, national-account leadership position.

4media group is an integrated global communications agency that specializes in four core areas: intelligence, content, communications and digital.

Our mission is to bring positive change to the media industry in everything we do, leading the way in our integrated media approach to change the way our clients work with media globally. We like challenging the traditional cultural norms with bigger and better ideas that are ahead of the curve. Our path is based on constant evolution, always improving, and never settling in pursuit for our clients.

We provide our clients with meaningful solutions centered around an integrated media approach spanning from market research insights to broadcast and digital public relations. As a global agency, we have offices in London and throughout the U.S. We’re headquartered in the hip, culturally booming city of Bentonville, AR. and have many other locations nationwide, including in New York, Chicago, L.A. and Atlanta.

• Lead the PR efforts for multiple clients and oversee a team of PR professionals
• Work closely with clients to understand their business goals and develop PR strategies that support those goals
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists on behalf of clients
• Manage the production of PR materials, including press releases, media kits, and speeches
• Oversee the development and execution of crisis communications plans for clients
• Work closely with other departments within the agency, such as creative, digital, and research, to ensure consistent messaging and positioning
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies and incorporate them into PR strategies for clients
• Mentor and develop team members to help them grow professionally
• Ensure communication strategy is consistent and reflects the organization’s strategic vision
• Work cross-functionally within the group to manage services required to meet client’s needs
• Create, manage, and help implement client public relations strategies
• Lead and assist with pitching national and regional media, and direct pitching strategies and efforts
• Guide and direct communications strategies for specified accounts
• Manage relationships with media outlets
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers and freelancers
• Lead and publish traditional and digital communications for campaigns
• Ensure strategic and consistent framing of messages
• Create, edit and revise content as necessary
• Manage video and photography projects for client’s communications channels as needed
• Attend events, conferences, and speaking engagements relevant to clients
• Advocate on behalf of the company brand with external stakeholders and the media across all communications channels and vehicles
• Edit and revise content as necessary
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

• Serve the 4media group brand and work as an ambassador for the group within the industry
• Be a positive and forward-thinking influence within the company
• Constantly work to better improve the business in any way possible
• Be a positive role model and mentor to other members of 4media group

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in public relations, including experience leading PR campaigns for multiple clients
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR strategies
• Strong understanding of traditional and digital media
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Strong client management skills and ability to build and maintain client relationships

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account + Flexible Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Full-time

Dependent on experience

4media-group is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

We will not accept resumes or candidate submittals from employment agencies or outside recruiters.

Send your resume and cover letter to brooke.ryan@4media-group.com with the subject line “Application for Vice President, Communications”.