Overview
This position will work with senior communications counselors at the firm to build and manage corporate reputation campaigns and employee communications programs for a wide variety of organizations from Fortune 500 companies to regional companies and non-profit organizations. Our work focuses on enhancing an organization’s reputation through a communications lens by building strong internal communications practices, conducting proactive and reactive media relations and promoting community engagement. We also support teams with crisis mitigation involving internal stakeholders and/or external actors or events.
A successful candidate will have experience supporting clients on multifaceted corporate reputation programs, internal communications and labor relations campaigns, excellent interpersonal skills, and possesses strong skills in developing strategic insights, building and managing programs, and meeting client needs. Vigorous attention to detail and a willingness to be an agile, flexible team player are necessary. The ideal candidate will have a background in reputation management, internal communications, employee and/or labor relations or political campaigns. Experience working with elements of legal, diversity, equity and inclusion, and corporate communications is also a plus.
The position will be based in Washington, DC, where our culture includes being in the office three days per week.
VOX Global believes a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
- 7-10 years of experience in strategic internal communications, public relations, public affairs and labor relations campaigns, political (executive or legislative branch) or corporate communications.
- Experience developing and executing campaigns to enhance an organization’s reputation as well as internal communications and employee engagement.
- Interpersonal skills, including working quickly, effectively managing a team, negotiating approvals diplomatically, and maintaining composure and production quality under tight deadlines.
- Strong project coordination skills and the ability to recommend and commence work with minimal direction.
- Experience engaging as a client leader in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines on time and budget, work under pressure, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proven ability to develop and edit high-quality written materials, including briefing papers, bylines, analytical pieces, website/creative copy, press releases, talking points, and more.
- Excellent writing and editing skills that reflect an ability to clarify and simplify complicated issues and diverse subject matter, as well as versatility in tone and technique, depending on the author and audience.
About VOX
Based in Washington, D.C., VOX Global uses a wide variety of communications skills to deliver messaging that resonates with our clients’ target audiences. VOX Global is a bi-partisan public affairs firm and is part of the Omnicom strategic communications network. We are committed to personal growth through unique opportunities and professional development. For more information, visit www.voxglobal.com.
VOX Global is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. VOX Global does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where VOX Global does business. Our policy is to employ, advance, and reasonably accommodate all qualified employees and applicants.
About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and eight specialist agencies in public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy, and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in collaboration. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding, and research.
The anticipated salary range for the Vice President level is $110,000-$155,000.
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.