Senior Vice President, Executive Impact

Overview

FleishmanHillard’s Washington office is seeking an experienced and strategic communications leader to join the firm’s Corporate Reputation practice as a Senior Vice President, Executive Impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and elevate the presence, influence and reputations of senior executives at leading global organizations operating at the intersection of business, politics, and policy.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience advising C-suite leaders in high-stakes environments, with a strong track record of developing executive positioning strategies that drive visibility, credibility and measurable business impact. This leader understands how to translate complex corporate priorities into compelling narratives that resonate with key stakeholders—from policymakers and media to investors, employees and partners.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted counselor to senior executives, designing and executing integrated visibility strategies that elevate leadership profiles, strengthen corporate reputation and advance business objectives. Clients will rely on you for sharp strategic insight, real-time counsel, and innovative ideas that position their leadership in moments that matter, from thought leadership platforms and speaking opportunities to media engagement and issues response. 

At FleishmanHillard, we embrace challenges, think boldly, trust each other, and harness our talented worldwide network to provide the best in-class counsel to our roster of remarkable global clients. Are you ready to join the team? 

FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals.

Responsibilities
•    Serve as a senior strategic advisor to CEOs and C-suite leaders, providing counsel on executive positioning, visibility and reputation.
•    Design and lead integrated executive visibility strategies that align with corporate priorities and drive influence across key audiences.
•    Identify and secure high-impact opportunities for executive engagement, including top-tier media, speaking platforms, industry forums and owned channels.
•    Shape compelling executive narratives, messaging platforms and thought leadership content that differentiate leaders and reinforce corporate reputation.
•    Provide real-time counsel during high-stakes moments, including issues, crises and rapid-response scenarios, ensuring executives show up with clarity and authority.
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, policy and industry media, as well as conference organizers and influencers.
•    Lead and mentor high-performing teams, ensuring excellence in execution and client service.
•    Oversee development of high-quality, client-ready materials including speeches, op-eds, LinkedIn content, briefing documents and executive talking points.
•    Contribute to account growth by identifying opportunities to expand executive visibility offerings and deepen client relationships.
•    Support new business development efforts, particularly those centered on executive positioning and corporate reputation.

Qualifications
•    15+ years of experience in communications, with significant focus on corporate reputation, executive positioning or CEO communications within an agency or in-house environment.
•    Proven experience advising senior executives and operating as a trusted counselor in complex, high-visibility environments.
•    Demonstrated success in building executive thought leadership platforms and securing top-tier media and speaking opportunities.
•    Strong understanding of the business, policy and media landscape, with the ability to connect corporate strategy to external narratives.
•    Exceptional storytelling and message development skills, with experience crafting speeches, op-eds and executive content.
•    Established relationships with top-tier business and policy media, as well as conference and event ecosystems.
•    Experience managing integrated communications programs across earned, owned and paid channels.
•    Strong leadership, team management and mentoring capabilities.
•    Ability to operate with agility, sound judgment and discretion in fast-paced, high-stakes situations.
•    Experience contributing to business development and driving organic growth.
•    Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.

Our Story 

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries. 

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model, and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their workweek. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. As such, we are open to discuss various work arrangements that accommodate individual needs and circumstances, including flexible scheduling and alternative work arrangements. Our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.   

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development. 

The anticipated U.S. salary range for the Senior Vice President level is $110,000-$225,000.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.