Vanguard
Financial Services
SeniorCommunicationStrategist
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“Senior Communication Strategist at Vanguard. Skills: Communications strategy, Reputation management, Executive counsel. Lead integrated communications strategies. Set vision for multi-level teams”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable strategic business outcomes; Influence business outcomes; Advance brand and reputation; Deliver measurable communications solutions; Elevate impact; Secure impactful coverage; Strengthen team capability; Enhance transparency and results
Industry & Context.
Risk balancing; Strategic thinking
Work in Malvern PA office Tue-Thu
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Eight years related work experience, Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Nice to Have
Five years experience in Communications/Public Relations, Executive presence, Exceptional writing, storytelling, messaging skills, Sound judgment balancing risk, reputation, business priorities, Experience mentoring others, Demonstrated ability to measure communications effectiveness
What You'll Do.
Lead integrated communications strategies
Set vision for multi-level teams
Adapt plans to enterprise priorities
Translate strategies into messaging
Craft narratives for complex topics
Ensure messaging consistency
Protect and advance reputation
Deliver business-critical communications
Drive communications strategy execution
Provide counsel to senior leaders
Support high-stakes initiatives
Serve as authority on industry best practices
Introduce innovative tactics
Build relationships with influencers
Build relationships with executives
Build relationships with journalists
Build relationships with agency partners
Mentor junior team members
Develop mid-level team members
Lead measurement framework development
Oversee measurement frameworks
Partner with analytics teams
Participate in special projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative team; Senior leaders; Centers of Excellence; Analytics teams; Agency partners; Journalists; Executives
Communication Scope
Executive messaging; Public speaking; Media relations
Full Job Description
As a Senior Communications Strategist at Vanguard, you will join a highly respected Corporate Communications team that operates as trusted advisors to senior leaders across the enterprise. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a senior communications counselor and primary spokesperson for a critical coverage area, shaping narratives, anticipating risk, and leading integrated communications strategies that influence business outcomes at the highest levels. Drawing on deep business acumen and strong external networks, you will help advance Vanguard’s mission driven brand and reputation, deliver innovative and measurable communications solutions, and mentor others as part of a collaborative, forward thinking team committed to long term impact. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead the development of integrated communications strategies that enable strategic business outcomes, setting vision and guiding multi‑level teams while adapting plans to align with enterprise priorities. * Translate enterprise and business strategies into clear, compelling messaging and content, personally crafting narratives for complex topics and executive audiences. * Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging with Vanguard’s positioning, voice, and key themes across channels and platforms. * Protect and advance Vanguard’s reputation by anticipating risks, balancing risk and reward, and proactively delivering strategic, business‑critical communications. * Drive execution across all phases of communications strategies—from conception and implementation through measurement and optimization. * Partner closely with senior leaders to provide counsel, influence decisions, and support high‑stakes initiatives. * Serve as an authority on industry best practices and emerging communications trends, introducing innovative tactics that elevate impact while aligning with internal brand and culture. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers, executives, journalists across top‑tier
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