Head of Communications

Location:
Hybrid (NYC)

Employment Type:
Permanent

Specialty:
Agency, Communications

Job Number:
#3070

Job Description

Seeking NY-Metro based Head of Communications with high degree of fashion, lifestyle, and spirits experience across culturally relevant brands

We are on the lookout for a Head of Communications for an award-winning global integrated communications agency. The successful individual will devise strategic brand communications strategies, highlighting a portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands across fashion and spirits categories. This individual must be strategic, culturally savvy, possess a solid network in the New York metro area, and have significant leadership and media skills. Candidates should have a deep understanding of the global media landscape, be adept in pitching and securing high-impact placements, and can provide strategic influence across clients and teams.

Location:
Candidates must be based in the NY Metropolitan area. U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity.

Employment:
This is a full-time, Direct Hire opportunity, offering a flexible work schedule with work-from-home (WFH) options.  

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead the strategic development of communications strategies for multiple lifestyle accounts within the fashion & spirits portfolio
  • Oversee the development of news-worthy pitches, content and media angles that generate coverage in traditional, digital and social media platforms
  • Deliver expert counsel and strategy across client portfolios
  • Provide clear direction and mentorship for mid-level leaders
  • Oversee earned and paid media approach leveraging deep industry network of media, influencers, and cultural leaders
  • Participate in senior leadership team setting tone and business direction
  • Identify new client opportunities for agency growth through a network of industry contacts
  • Evaluate and report on media measurement efforts, ensuring campaigns meet objectives
  • Stay updated on industry trends informing fresh, forward-thinking strategies

Skills and Experience:

  • 12-15+ years of lifestyle communications experience in an agency setting; candidates without agency experience WILL NOT be considered
  • Proven track record of delivering successful lifestyle integrated communications campaigns, particularly in the fashion and spirits categories
  • Experience working with mainstream media, social media, and national media event coordination.
  • Demonstrative experience coaching, leading, and managing others
  • Excellent public speaking, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Sophisticated understanding of consumer and cultural trends
  • Strategic thinking abilities, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a high-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Adept at business development and account management

Salary: $180k-$200k, depending upon experience

 

Additional Information

TorchLight Hire matches qualified candidates like you with contract and permanent marketing, communications, creative, and digital roles that are a professional and cultural fit. We offer our contractors industry-leading benefits like medical insurance, 401(k) plans and others.

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