Vice President/Senior Vice President, Corporate Reputation

FleishmanHillard’s Detroit office has an immediate opening for an energetic, self-starting senior counselor with a strong background in corporate communications and corporate issues management to join our Corporate practice. In this role, you will use your experience to support fast-paced global reputation accounts in the Technology, Manufacturing and Energy industries.

FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals. 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic and tactical support to plan, develop and implement corporate communications and corporate affairs campaigns using an integrated mix of communications tactics.
• Work within a collaborative team on corporate positioning and reputation, issues management, crisis situations, executive visibility, internal communications, and CSR programs.
• High-level media relations, building and maintaining strong relationships with reporters, editors and third parties to build visibility for client news and subject matter experts.
• Development of strategic campaign plans, messaging, communications materials, and earned/owned/shared content for press and digital/social.
• Coordinate with the FH global network to develop and implement communication plans across a variety of sectors.
• Manage multiple client contact relationships and deliver according to individual contact needs.

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 8-10+ years of public relations agency or in-house experience, with an emphasis on corporate communications, issues management, and/or crisis communications.
• Experience in managing issues and reputation in the technology, manufacturing, industrial, and/or energy space.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities with extensive experience in all forms of corporate and executive communication, from corporate news releases to executive talking points.
• A proven ability to develop compelling, insight-based strategic proposals and present them effectively and persuasively.
• Experience with business media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, executive branding.
• Advanced knowledge of top-tier international news and business media and well-developed skills in building and maintaining media relationships.
• Proven experience managing direct client interaction, providing strategic counsel, and facilitating weekly client status updates.
• Experience pitching issues, business and corporate stories to top-tier and trade media outlets.
• A detail-oriented approach, with the ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• An ability to work well within a team environment, complementing senior leads and managing junior staff. 

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries. 

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model, and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their workweek. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. As such, we are open to discuss various work arrangements that accommodate individual needs and circumstances, including flexible scheduling and alternative work arrangements. Our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.   

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development. 

The anticipated U.S. salary range for the Senior Vice President level is $110,000-$225,000.

The anticipated U.S. salary range for the Vice President level is $77,000-$175,000.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.