Executive Vice President, Communications at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York, New York

Job Description:

UEG is an award-winning global agency that specializes in making brands famous. We create breakthrough marketing and PR campaigns by partnering brands with the people, places and platforms that shape pop-culture. Our business specializes in the entertainment, sports, and lifestyle space and provides a full suite of services that include communications, celebrity and creator programming, music-film-tv/digital-sports partnerships, branded content, and experiential.

The team at UEG is a dynamic group, bringing together best-in-class expertise bringing brand stories to life across all cultural stages. We specialize in entertainment, sports, and lifestyle, paired with a strong understanding of brand building and effective marketing communications. This is an environment where we combine true passion for culture with the innate desire to create industry-changing work for our clients.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and innovative Executive Vice President (EVP) to lead our Communications team at UEG. This executive will provide leadership across a number of dynamic, fast-paced clients that executes high-visibility, integrated, and culturally connected campaigns.

This role requires a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented leader with deep expertise in earned media, brand storytelling, and cultural trends spanning lifestyle, fashion, music, sports, and entertainment.

The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of experience in PR, communications, or media, with a proven track record of leading high-profile, culture-first campaigns and managing cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary strategic advisor to a range of clients in various industries, guiding innovative and culturally resonant communications strategies.


• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, lead pitches, and drive agency growth through strategic initiatives within the media, sports, technology, and lifestyle sectors.


• Oversee the financial health of the department, including P&L management, forecasting, and revenue growth strategies.


• Oversee development and execution of integrated PR and media strategies that enhance brand reputation and visibility.


• Oversee high-profile client accounts, ensuring excellence in service, innovation, and impact.


• Provide executive leadership to account teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, learning and results.


• Work closely across interagency teams at UEG and within the DJE family of companies.


• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging insights to position clients and the agency as thought leaders.


• Manage budgets, resources, and team performance to ensure operational efficiency and profitability.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, athletes, celebrities, and brand partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of experience in PR, communications, or media, with a strong focus on entertainment, sports, and media industries.


• Proven leadership experience in an agency or in-house environment, with a track record of driving strategic growth.


• Deep media relationships and a history of securing high-impact placements.


• Expertise in crisis communications, brand storytelling, and digital media strategy.


• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive-level relationship management skills.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and business development.


• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams.


• Strong understanding of industry trends, cultural moments, and audience engagement.

$185,000 - $250,000 a year

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.