Vice President, Consumer Earned Media

Position Overview  

FleishmanHillard, a global communications agency, has an immediate opening for a Vice President in our New York office. This Earned Media Lead role provides a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, proactive communications professional with strong communication skills to join the leadership team of one of the agency’s largest clients. Because the client is laser-focused on earned media and its impact, this is a highly visible, high-impact position with significant influence on both the account and the broader team. The Earned Media Lead will be a central player, with many eyes on their work and a direct hand in shaping the team’s approach and the client’s success in the earned media space.  

As a key leader on our team, you will partner closely with senior leadership, be responsible for building the earned media strategy, and for shepherding the team to secure top-tier media coverage. This role will require seamless project coordination, attention to detail, and organization. The ideal candidate should be proactive and solution-oriented with several years of earned media experience and deep relationships in the lifestyle and entertainment space. 

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/Areas of Focus:  

• Proactive Communication: Deliver clear, timely updates to clients and team leads. Tailor all communications to audience needs, with client-ready materials that require no senior review. Provide timely responses and proactive updates to clients, anticipating needs and addressing questions before they arise. Proactively share updates and strategic shifts. 

• Media Relationships & Trend Awareness: Build and maintain strong connections with top-tier journalists and editors. Stay ahea