Executive Vice President, Crisis & Risk Communications

San Francisco, CA, United States

This role is open to be based from: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA

About Edelman’s Crisis & Risk Practice:

The Crisis & Risk practice is one of the most respected and largest in the world, serving clients on complex crises and with 180 practitioners in more than 60 countries. The capabilities and diversity of talent have also grown to include former management consultants, digital leaders, sector experts, research, and analytics. The C&R practice globally advises leading businesses, governments and institutions, and their senior leaders on a broad range of crisesincluding cultureand conduct (e.g., D&I, societal issues), ethics and integrity (e.g., fraud, bribery, corruption), security risks (e.g., physical and data and security), product and service risks (e.g., safety, health) and financial (e.g.,M&Aandperformance).

About the Opportunity:

Edelman has an exciting opportunity for an experienced crisis management practitioner. We are seeking an Executive Vice President to lead existing client work and pursue new business to help enhance and scale our crisis practice capability; and develop new crisis specialties, offerings, and capabilities to capture strategic growth opportunities. A proven expertise in advising senior client executives in a crisis and on complex issues, such as legal, cyber-security, compliance, and financial matters, as well as incident response, is preferable.

Responsibilities: Lead and grow existing business, focusing on crisis response and risk-mitigation work

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, in partnership with home office, region, and practice

Partner with other practices and offices in both client service and new business

Advance the practice and create new intellectual property for the firm

Support practice reporting and training

Provide strategic counsel, guidance, and leadership to staff, supervising staff members, and ensuring the team's success by managing work quality and productivity levels

Maintain relationships with senior-level client contacts and internal contacts

Mentor, coach, and support team members ensuring constant development of their skills

Effectively manage staff utilization to meet profitability targets

Manage business to maximize profit

Lead teams, provide high-level counsel to clients; handle sensitive issues; negotiate and solve problems

Develop and implement program strategies and ensure they are strategic and map to client objectives

Ensure highest quality standards and practices are brought to all aspects of client work

Ensure constant professional development of team, consistently holding self and staff accountable for behavior and performance

Communicate a compelling and inspired vision of future possibilities and direction to team; create a climate that encourages entrepreneurial behavior, learning, and ethical conduct

Basic Qualifications: At least 12 years of relevant experience in crisis management and risk mitigation

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated track record in managing high-profile crises and complex, high-risk assignments

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including an aptitude in triaging and prioritizing incoming assignments, managing competing deadlines, and a willingness to work demanding hours as needed

Experience in working with legal teams, both in-house and outside counsel

Experience in working with news media, notably business and financial media and/or investigative journalists

Ability to work as a self-starter, requiring limited supervision

Entrepreneurial spirit, can-do attitude, and ability to collaborate with colleagues across the network

Poise and confidence to hold your own with senior executives and boards

Attention to detail

Strong leadership qualities including superb people management skills

Be able to attract, motivate, empower, coach and retain staff

Able to travel as needed

$183,000 - $279,000 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. #LI-MB

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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Employees mustbe fully vaccinatedagainst COVID-19(i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccinationbeforestart date. Candidates may request anaccommodation due to disability,sincerely held religious belief or exceptionrequired under applicable law.

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.

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