Vice President, Earned Media x1-2

Job Title: VP, Earned Media
Location-Type: Remote (NYC, DC, CHI, TX)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 3 MonthContract to Hire
Compensation Range: $75-85/hr
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.


Our client is seeking a Vice President, Earned Media to support a portfolio of national corporate communications accounts spanning the energy and enterprise technology sectors.

This role is ideal for a senior communications professional with deep relationships across top-tier U.S. media outlets and a track record of securing impactful national coverage for corporate brands and executives. The individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, develop proactive media strategies, and drive executive visibility programs for organizations operating in highly visible and often complex industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead earned media strategy and execution across a portfolio of national corporate communications accounts.
• Develop and pitch compelling stories to top-tier U.S. media outlets including business, national, technology, and energy press.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and influencers across major national publications.
• Drive executive visibility programs for CEOs, CIOs, and other senior business leaders.
• Counsel clients on media strategy, messaging, reputation management, and news cycle opportunities.
• Identify proactive storytelling opportunities that align with business objectives and industry trends.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Partner with internal teams to execute integrated communications programs and mentor junior team members on account workstreams.
• Navigate sensitive issues and high-profile media situations with sound judgment and strong communications instincts.

Requirements

• 8+ years of earned media, media relations, or corporate communications experience.
• Agency experience strongly preferred.
• Established relationships with national U.S. media, including outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, Axios, Fortune, Associated Press, The New York Times, and similar publications.
• Experience securing coverage in top-tier business, corporate, technology, and national media.
• Background supporting executive visibility and thought leadership programs.
• Experience advising senior-level stakeholders and client leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of corporate communications and reputation management.
• Experience within energy, clean energy, enterprise technology, cloud, AI, or related industries preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client management skills.

Preferred Traits

• Strong executive presence and client-facing confidence.
• Able to read the room and adapt communication style to different stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented and comfortable operating independently.
• High-energy, collaborative, and adaptable.
• Strong instincts for navigating complex client, media, and internal dynamics.