Senior Vice President, Strategy and Communications

About Teneo:

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other cor­po­ra­tions, financial insti­tu­tions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic com­mu­ni­ca­tions, investor relations, financial trans­ac­tions and restruc­tur­ing, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, orga­ni­za­tion­al design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

Description: 

A Senior Vice President in Teneo’s Washington office is a member of Teneo’s Strategy and Communications business and is a pivotal member of our account teams. They are responsible for executing comprehensive, integrated programs and communications initiatives to support Teneo’s clients. This includes government affairs, public affairs campaigning, media relations strategies, and issues and crisis management. Senior Vice Presidents are proactive, entrepreneurial individuals who think creatively and navigate complex situations with ease. This individual should have extensive agency experience, be fluent in policy and political dynamics and be comfortable with counseling senior principals. They will be client-facing, collaborate with the broader Teneo network, assist with business development initiatives, support the DC office’s marketing activities, provide leadership to junior teams, and have experience in reputation or advocacy campaigns. Agency campaign experience is essential, and they should be comfortable leading a portfolio of 5+ clients.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the “Core Account Team,” working with Account Managers and Leaders on client mandates
• Develop and execute strategies to help clients achieve critical government affairs goals, using campaign-style approaches including research, message development, digital media targeting, and paid and earned communications
• Manage team members and ensure client teams are progressing against client objectives
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members, providing ongoing support and guidance for skill and career development
• Act as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members, capable of overseeing others
• Contribute to the business development process, including proposal development and pitch participation

Qualifications:

• Strong history of managing client relationships and/or briefing principals
• Must have understanding and fluency with modern communications and political campaign communication tools and tactics, and know how to create a strategic issues advocacy plan and direct team efforts to execute that plan
• Political campaign or similar advocacy efforts required; knowledge of government affairs and/or governmental experience a plus; experience working with Fortune 500 companies a plus
• Experience managing large teams, with a particular focus on mentoring junior staff
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to see complex projects through to execution
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to distill complex issues down to clear, concise and actionable insights is a must
• Ability to navigate complex or ambiguous environments
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Suggested work experience: 8+ years in public relations, corporate communications, media, or government affairs

What We Offer:

As a Teneo employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

Base Salary Range: $170,000-$190,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Total Compensation Package: Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.