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SalaryWelcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.
Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.
- Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
- An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!
Description:
The Vice President of Communications and Content oversees the organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. This position plans and directs communications programs while overseeing market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives
- Work closely with senior leadership to understand business priorities and ensure communication plans support these priorities
- Manage the organization's media presence and act as the primary spokesperson when necessary
- Oversee internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging across all levels of the organization while facilitating communication channels that promote employee engagement, transparency, and a positive corporate culture
- Develop and implement crisis communication plans to effectively manage and mitigate potential reputational risks; Serve as a spokesperson during crisis situations, providing timely and accurate information to the media and other stakeholders
- Develop and implement a thought leadership strategy aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives
- Protect and enhance the organization's brand by ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, human resources, finance, information technology, legal, and others, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to communication while leading a team of communication professionals
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Competencies:
- Business Insight – Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Demonstrates Awareness – Practices personal reflection and uses feedback from others, creating an awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses or shortcomings
- Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding
- Drives Vision & Purpose – Influences others to engage with the organization's mission and values
- Growth Mindset – Embraces challenges, seeks out inspiration in others, and open to continuously improving and developing skills and business knowledge
- Manages Conflict Courageously – Resolves conflicts in a proactive, healthy and productive manner using active listening and consideration of different perspectives
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 years' communications experience required
- Proven experience in a senior communication role, preferably at the executive level, required
- Professional services experience strongly preferred
Location: In office.
Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval.
Travel Requirements:
25% travel (e.g. 25% travel to differing locations, 75% of the time working from an office)
Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.
Occasional: Standing and bending.
Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds.
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