VP - Creative Strategist - Communications Firm - Atlanta (Preferred)
This leading US strategic
communications firm produces sustainability/corporate responsibility and annual
financial reports for Fortune 500 clients.
The firm is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Client partners include some of the most well-known corporate names and
brands in the U.S., including Wal-Mart, General Motors, UPS, Caterpillar, Newell
Brands, Entergy, MassMutual, Delta Airlines, The Campbell Soup Company and
Hilton.
The firm specializes in offering
a turn-key solution to produce creative and compelling stakeholder
communications that meet clients’ strategic objectives. These long-form
communication vehicles range from a few pages to tens of thousands of words in
length, in both digital and print formats. Work encompasses research, writing,
design, interactive development, print production and more. Founded more than
30 years ago, the firm is known for stable, long-term client relationships,
client-centric focus and the hundreds of stakeholder communications awards
earned by their clients. The firm offers a
collaborative, casual, engaging and very fast-paced work environment.
The Right Person
We are seeking a creative and
highly experienced communications professional to join the team as a Vice
President. This senior role has
comprehensive responsibility for concepting, organizing and writing reports for
a portion of the client roster. This position works collaboratively with art
directors, interactive developers, account service teams and other professionals
to take a project from initial concept to final delivery.
If you are the ideal
candidate, you love organizing editorial content into a format that makes sense
to readers. You relish using your talent
for theming, writing and story telling to transform disparate pieces of
information into a compelling narrative.
You have a knack for finding creative ways to craft complex information
into clear communication.
In this client-facing role
you are skilled at interacting with a range of clients, from corporate communications,
IR and sustainability professionals to members of senior management, including
CEOs. You know how to ask intelligent,
detailed questions of SMEs and identify the most relevant and compelling
information they provide. You are resourceful
and can devise effective solutions when faced with insufficient information or uncertain
client direction.
Working in conjunction with the
firm’s client service team, your strong presentation skills will be used to
present concepts for print and interactive design and editorial organization,
incorporate client feedback and secure approval of the creative approach for
each report. You have a strong interest in business strategy, corporate social
responsibility and sustainability and enjoy learning the unique dynamics of companies
and their industries. You are thoughtful and articulate, with the ability to
counsel clients about their communications needs, work well in a team environment
and thrive in a deadline-driven setting.
Requirements
·
A passion to understand,
interpret and communicate business/financial/CSR strategy
·
Insight and creativity to
develop a compelling story aligned with unique client needs
·
Seven years or more of
communications experience in an agency or corporate setting
·
Excellent proven long-format writing
skills as demonstrated by previous business writing experience in a corporate
or agency setting
·
Strong organizational skills,
with the ability to synthesize vast research and source materials, including
financial and CSR metrics, into clear and cohesive editorial content
·
Skilled at interviewing SMEs
and interacting with clients at all levels, including C-suite executives
·
Comfortable with deadlines
and fast turnaround assignments, and with managing projects that extend over
many months
·
General knowledge of business
strategy, financial reporting and/or CSR topics (climate change, environmental
strategy, workforce diversity, labor rights, ethics, governance, etc.)
·
Previous experience with the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and/or
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and
other sustainability surveys extremely helpful
·
Client-focused with a passion
to exceed expectations
·
Team-oriented, with the
ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced agency
setting
·
Moderate travel required for
on-site client meetings
This is a full-time position with an attractive
benefits package. Interested candidates
should submit a resume to Sandy Charet of Charet & Associates (sandy@charet.com). As we
progress, you will be asked to supply three samples that demonstrate creative,
editorial organization and writing capabilities.
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