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Senior Vice President – Public Affairs
| Company | IPG DXTRA |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $150000 – $230000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in areas such as Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Must have 12+ years of experience in the public relations or communications-related field in corporate affairs or issues and crises management, either on the agency or client side, in a progressive leadership role.
- Experience leveraging AI tools and data stacks for early issue detection, risk assessment, crisis prevention, and the development of informed and optimized client strategies.
- Proven track record of advising clients and executing response/recovery strategies in highly sensitive, high-pressure situations.
- Experience managing and resolving issues and crises on social media platforms and with traditional media outlets.
- Extensive experience in food and beverage industries.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
- Experience training, mentoring, and managing junior staff.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on strategies to detect and mitigate risks before they develop into crises.
- Develop and implement proactive issue detection frameworks and monitoring tools.
- Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive response strategies during high-stakes situations.
- Ensure timely, strategic, and culturally sensitive communication plans tailored to the specific needs of each crisis.
- Design and implement recovery campaigns to restore brand reputation and stakeholder confidence post-crisis.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver results that align with client goals and values.
- Train, mentor, and manage junior staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high standards of client service.
- Provide ongoing feedback, development opportunities, and leadership to maintain a strong and cohesive team.
- Provide counsel across numerous industries, leveraging extensive knowledge and expertise in the food and beverage industry as a significant advantage.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and senior leaders.
- Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the food and beverage sector is preferred.
