Vanguard

Financial Services

SeniorCommunicationStrategist

$135–195k ~AI est. Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Risk balancing; Strategic thinking

Eligibility Requirements

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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