Vice President, Mobility & Transportation

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Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry‑leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

The Vice President, Mobility & Transportation will serve as a senior client leader across a portfolio of global brands in aviation, automotive, rail, and beyond. This role combines strategic counsel, executive communications, and hands‑on PR execution to elevate corporate reputation, shape narratives, and drive business impact. The VP will partner closely with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership to manage executive visibility, guide multi‑market programs, navigate sensitive industry and geopolitical issues, and identify growth opportunities across accounts.

This is both a delivery and growth role: stabilizing and strengthening core accounts while contributing to new business momentum and capability development. This role is ideally based in New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Dallas or Detroit.

• Provide strategic counsel to senior executives and communications leaders, shaping positioning, messaging architecture, and proactive reputation strategies.
• Lead executive storytelling and thought leadership initiatives.
• Support CEO and executive communications.

• Develop and execute integrated corporate communications and earned media programs across multiple markets and stakeholders.
• Lead development of PR deliverables for executive and corporate opportunities.
• Drive narratives aligned with business priorities, innovation, sustainability, and policy developments.
• Support internal communications, including newsletters, speeches, and executive messaging.

• Counsel on sensitive industry, geopolitical, and regulatory developments.
• Provide strategic guidance to help executives navigate reputational risks and emerging issues.

• Identify and unlock organic growth opportunities within existing accounts.
• Partner with practice leadership on new business development, including prospecting, proposal development, and pitch participation.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level team members, modeling high performance standards and strong client stewardship.

• 10–12+ years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, ideally with some experience in an agency environment.
• Strong background in corporate reputation, executive communications, and earned media strategy.
• Experience advising complex, global organizations in mobility, automotive, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing or technology‑driven sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated programs across multiple markets and stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing teams, driving quality control and ensuring profitable delivery.
• Strong executive presence and sound judgment under pressure.
• Exceptional writing skills, particularly for senior leadership audiences.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to business development.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to team development and culture‑building.

Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between $75,000—$180,000 USD.