Dentsu Creative US is comprised of audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States who blend local knowledge with global expertise. Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. Our borderless approach allows us to assemble the best talent around each brief, tapping into the expertise of the 9,000+ people across dentsu's global creative network. This integrated model also allows our talent to learn about and explore the breadth of career possibilities within Dentsu Creative.

Dentsu Creative Public Relations is looking for an experienced Vice President of Media Relations to serve a range of clients across industries. In this role, you will lead a team of media relations specialists and provide counsel on proactive and reactive media engagement strategies on behalf of our clients.

You will develop a detailed knowledge of client brands (business, services, products, perceptions) alongside client leaders to offer creative solutions for their biggest challenges. Through an understanding of the media landscape and a broad network of relationships, you'll be tasked to deliver strategic storytelling recommendations that align with client goals.

You will report to the EVP, Public Relations.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of media relations practitioners who can put Dentsu Creative clients at the center of conversation
• Leverage a deep bench of reporter relationships to help clients earn coverage while developing and nurturing relationships with national and local media across client verticals
• Stay ahead of the media landscape, tuning into evolving ways of working, newsroom shifts and emerging platforms
• Be a voracious consumer of media, constantly immersed in pop culture, trends, and news with an eye towards what's new and what's next
• Develop media relations strategy and drive compelling storytelling for Dentsu Creative clients
• Decipher and use audience insights and media intelligence to build effective strategies
• Oversee the production of assets, including news releases, pitch notes, media advisories, case studies, etc.
• Oversee coordination of press events
• Partner with our analytics group to deliver agency thought leadership on moments affecting brands (cultural headwinds and tailwinds) and to develop coverage audit and analysis reporting
• Be a senior media relations advisor to internal client leadership teams
• Play an integral support role in service of organic growth and new business development

• 12+ years of experience leading a media relations team or working in brand/consumer publicity for a national / global public relations agency or equivalent experience working in a national newsroom/media environment
• Experience placing national broadcast, print and online placements with consumer, business and lifestyle media, and strong relationships with top-tier journalists
• Understanding of how the media ecosystem has and continues to evolve
• Develop and edit publish-ready materials including communications strategy and tactical plans, press assets (releases, fact sheets, etc.) and brand assets (bylines and executive content)
• Demonstrated use of AI tools and tactics to drive improved results across the media relations function
• Experience interacting and working with multiple partners and collaborating with analytics, creative, strategy and brand teams
• Demonstrated experience managing a team with the ability to inspire and develop talent

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $113,000-182,850. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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