Corporate Communications, Vice President

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,500 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

Teneo is looking for a highly skilled, dynamic and driven communications professional to join our Toronto or Montreal office.

As a client-facing, mid-level member of our team you are responsible for helping to conceive and execute strategic programs and communications initiatives in support of Teneo clients. This may include, but not be limited to, online and offline communications strategy and tactics, long-term and rapid response planning, and crisis management. You are a highly motivated and dedicated individual with experience in fields such as corporate strategy, communications, investor relations, government affairs and public relations. You will work closely with Senior Leaders to handle client engagements and deliver best-in-class service.

A Vice President within Teneo is a core member of our client teams. Vice Presidents are responsible for helping execute strategic programs and communications initiatives in support of Teneo’s clients. This may include, but not be limited to online and offline communications strategies and tactics, long-term and rapid response planning, and crisis management. Vice Presidents are highly motivated and dedicated individuals with experience in fields such as corporate strategy, communications, investor relations, government affairs and public relations. Candidates will work closely with account teams and clients to deliver best-in-class service and function as a cohesive unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic and communications plans and campaigns on behalf of clients

• Effectively project manage client accounts and programs

• Key member, and often quarterback, of “Core Account Team,” working collaboratively with client teams and firm leadership on client initiatives

• Manage day-to-day account work of producing and refining deliverables – including strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A, briefing memos, distributed media materials.

• Executes against team objectives and plans as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members capable of overseeing others

Qualifications

• Possess strong writing skills with the ability to draft, review and edit communications collateral such as communications plans and other products

• A bility to think creatively, approach communications from new angles, and handle both day-to-day account work and ad hoc client requests

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Possess 5+ years of related experience in political or corporate communications

• Have a strong interest in business, public affairs and geopolitical events

• Display a strong work ethic, high professional standards and dedication to the role

• Thrive in a highly driven and intense environment

• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to develop and execute multi-platform communications strategies; familiarity with digital communications is a must .

• Bilingualism is not required but would be assets

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including flexible vacation policy; a hybrid work environment; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability and life insurance; contributions to a retirement plan; and other perks .

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour , religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.