VP of Marketing Communications

About Us Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a VP of Marketing Communications to own integrated communications, PR, executive communications, and internal communications. You will lead media relations and thought leadership, protect and build reputation, and drive communications that align and engage the workforce. What You’ll Do ● Comms Strategy: Own the integrated marketing communications and PR strategy. ● Media & PR: Lead media relations, press strategy, and thought leadership. ● Executive Comms: Manage executive visibility, speaking, and executive communications. ● Internal Comms: Drive internal communications that align and engage the workforce. ● Reputation: Own reputation management and crisis-communications readiness. ● Team Leadership: Build and lead the communications function (in-house and agency). What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 10+ years in communications / PR, with 4+ years in leadership. ● Media Relations: Strong media network and PR track record. ● Executive Comms: Experience as a trusted communications advisor to executives. ● Crisis: Crisis-communications experience. ● Writing: Exceptional writing and messaging skills. ● Team Building: Experience leading communications teams and agencies. ● Education: Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or related. Bonus Points ● Industry: PR relationships in the client's markets. ● Corporate Milestones: Experience communicating IPO, M&A, or other corporate milestones. ● Internal: Deep internal- / change-communications experience. ● Global: Global communications experience. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $450,000 to $550,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● Comms Strategy: Own the integrated marketing communications and PR strategy. ● Media & PR: Lead media relations, press strategy, and thought leadership. ● Executive Comms: Manage executive visibility, speaking, and executive communications. ● Internal Comms: Drive internal communications that align and engage the workforce. ● Reputation: Own reputation management and crisis-communications readiness. ● Team Leadership: Build and lead the communications function (in-house and agency). Qualifications ● Experience: 10+ years in communications / PR, with 4+ years in leadership. ● Media Relations: Strong media network and PR track record. ● Executive Comms: Experience as a trusted communications advisor to executives. ● Crisis: Crisis-communications experience. ● Writing: Exceptional writing and messaging skills. ● Team Building: Experience leading communications teams and agencies. ● Education: Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or related.