Managing Supervisor/Vice President, Corporate Reputation [Healthcare or Technology]

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Fleishman-Hillard Inc. (FH) is a leading global public relations agency widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment. We operate throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South Africa, and Latin America.

Fleishman-Hillard's Southern California team specializes in full service, integrated communications in the areas of consumer products, technology, healthcare, clean energy/green technology, food and nutrition/wellness, entertainment, travel and tourism, and corporate and financial services. We have an immediate opening for an energetic, self-starting Managing Supervisor/Vice President to join our corporate reputation team. The position is based in Irvine, California.

This is an exciting career opportunity for a public relations professional who has a strong corporate communications background to join a dynamic group doing innovative work for a range of clients, primarily focusing on the healthcare and technology industries. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative team on corporate positioning and reputation management, internal communications, and crisis and issues management. The candidate must possess excellent media relations skills including strong aptitude with social media.

Responsibilities:
> Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
> Managing and executing programs for Fortune 100, mid-sized and start-up companies, and advancing corporate communications strategies.
> Managing campaign cycles - from planning and development to execution and measurement - and supervising the work of account team members by setting priorities, delegating responsibilities and maintaining deadlines.
> Managing project outcomes and materials, timelines and budgets, as well as prioritizing and taking initiative and ownership of ideas, programs and clients.

Qualifications:
> An experienced (7-10 years) communications professional engaged in client counseling, new business development and strategic program development.
> Experience in leading accounts on behalf of technology or healthcare clients required.
> A combination of agency and corporate experience is ideal.
> Solid knowledge of business media and highly-developed skills in building and maintaining media relationships.
> Demonstrated experience in developing and leading public relations plans, and the ability to create and implement strategic communications programs within budget.
> Excellent writing abilities with demonstrable experience in all forms of corporate and executive communication, from business media news releases to executive talking points.
> Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to clients. Experience managing client relationships as well as day-to-day activities.
> A multichannel communicator and integrator of media strategies across several channels, specifically earned, shared and owned.
> Excellent interpersonal skills, works effectively in a team environment, can negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under constant deadline pressure.
> Solid knowledge of and experience working in the Orange County market is a requirement

About Fleishman-Hillard

Fleishman-Hillard's reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match.

Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V.

For immediate consideration, please visit our website and apply online:
http://fleishmanhillard.com/2011/12/22/corporate-communications-senior-pr-counselor-orange-county/