A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

Reporting into the EVP - Corporate Strategy, the SVP - Communications is responsible for developing, implementing, leading, and executing a broad range of pillar-wide communications strategies.

While the primary focus of the role will be on external communications, strategic media relations, and PR, it will encompass a broad range of strategic and tactical communication functions including thought leadership, client development, growth enablement, pitching and activating content, crisis communications, executive communications, marketing communications, and corporate communications.

The perfect candidate is both highly collaborative and independently capable, equal parts big-picture strategy and ground-level execution, and loves to put pen to paper on a consistent basis.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring onsite collaboration an average of 3 days/week. The role is based out of our New York City office located at 375 Hudson Street; all candidates must be local to the NYC metro area and willing to commute into that office on a regular basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and drive strategic communications plans and metrics.
• Apply a consultative approach to drive external, media relations, and PR strategies and tactics for multiple agency brands in partnership with brand marketing and communications leads.
• Establish and grow relationships with key members of the press, media outlets, and social platforms both inside and outside of the industry.
• Drive and elevate external visibility for the pillar and our thought leaders via submissions for speaking engagements, industry honors, editorial opportunities, etc.
• Pitch and activate content as well as partner with other Comms and Strategy leads to help shape the strategy behind it.
• Write content for a variety of platforms including speeches, senior leadership messages, press releases, Q&A, key messages, award entries, and blog and social media posts.
• Manage internal communications efforts to advance agency culture and morale and inform our employee population.
• Develop and promote a unique “brand story” for the pillar in order to promote PDX and its brands as industry leaders as well as an employment destination for top talent.
• Serve as a key partner for Business Development, Growth, and Analyst Relations teams in communicating our story across current and prospective clients.
• Own and maintain an advanced KPI framework that leads to growth impact rather than just impressions.
• Edit, proofread, and advise on agency communications prior to distribution.
• Manage and develop team members and interns.

• 15+ years of experience crafting, leading, and driving complex media relations, PR, marketing communications, and/or corporate communications strategy for a large, matrixed organization, preferably within the advertising industry.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership teams and senior management to develop, evaluate, assess, and execute communication strategies that will help advance the reputation, reinforce culture, and drive growth for the agency.
• Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to succinctly craft pitches, bylines, articles, press releases, memos, speeches, blog posts, emails, and other communications in a variety of tones and voices.
• Experience leading both external and internal communications functions for an organization.
• Experience building and cultivating relationships with members of the media/press in the advertising industry and across the general business/technology space.
• A desire to serve in a player-coach capacity as both a strategic leader as well as the principal marcomm writer within the pillar.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with proven experience presenting effectively to varied audiences.
• An ability to understand, interpret, and assess the impact of potential communication strategies within the industry and across the larger business community.
• Extensive knowledge of industry trends and the current business, economic, and political climate.
• A high degree of business and political savvy with an ability to navigate complex organizational structures, understand and prioritize multiple concurrent needs, and develop relationships with executives at PDX, within agency brands, and across Groupe.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring direct reports.
• A portfolio of writing samples and/or examples of prior media placements may be requested as a part of the hiring process.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents

Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $167,000 - $273,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 06/12/2024.

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