Temp SVP, Communications

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

The Temp SVP, Communications will be a senior communications leader with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a deep network of media and influencer relationships, sophisticated account management capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering earned media results for major brands. This individual will serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients and internal teams, bringing a strong understanding of culture, consumer behavior and the evolving media landscape to develop communications strategies that build relevance, drive conversation and generate meaningful earned impact.

The ideal candidate will have experience working at the intersection of technology and lifestyle, with the ability to translate product innovation and complex brand stories into compelling narratives that resonate with media, creators, tastemakers and consumers. Equally important, this leader will be an inspiring and collaborative team leader who develops talent, empowers those around them to succeed and creates the conditions for teams to deliver their best work.

This New York-based role will work closely across all interagency teams within UEG. If you’re interested in being part of a winning team and telling culturally relevant stories at the intersection of technology, innovation and lifestyle, we want to talk with you.

• Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients, providing proactive communications counsel and helping shape strategies that advance brand and business objectives.
• Develop integrated communications and lifestyle strategies that drive earned coverage, create distinction and help brands break through with key media audiences and consumers.
• Lead communications strategy around product launches, brand announcements, partnerships, cultural moments and other high-priority initiatives, generating buzz and meaningful earned coverage.
• Translate product innovation, technology and broader brand stories into accessible, culturally relevant narratives that resonate beyond traditional category media.
• Leverage deep expertise in culture and communications to push clients into new creative storytelling territories, including partnerships and collaborations with musicians, designers, athletes, creators, tastemakers and emerging platforms.
• Maintain and leverage strong relationships with top-tier media, influencers, creators and cultural tastemakers to identify opportunities and drive earned results.
• Provide senior oversight across all aspects of account work, including trend analysis, message development, media strategy, pitch creation, event execution, measurement, story ideation and staffing.
• Partner closely with creative, strategy, experiential, social, creator and other integrated teams to develop ideas and programs that generate conversation and maximize earned impact.
• Use research, analytics, cultural intelligence and performance insights to strengthen communications strategies and provide informed recommendations to clients.
• Anticipate client challenges and opportunities, proactively bringing forward solutions and ideas that strengthen the client relationship and unlock opportunities for growth.
• Provide senior oversight and management of account financials, including budgets, staffing, time management, client billing and vendor invoicing.
• Maintain a high-performing, diverse, creative and cross-functional team focused on delivering best-in-class work.
• Lead, coach and develop communications talent,…