Head of Communications PR and Thought Leadership
Head of Communications PR and Thought Leadership
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$ 155 - 175
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced strategic and dynamic Head of Communications PR and Thought Leadership to elevate Vitesses brand authority and influence across the insurance industry. This role will drive the development and of a comprehensive communications strategy spanning media relations executive visibility thought leadership and analyst engagement. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in B2B tech communications strong leadership skills and the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Communications Leadership:
- Develop and implement a global communications strategy that aligns with Vitesses business goals and growth objectives.
- Build and maintain a cohesive messaging framework to ensure brand consistency across all channels.
- Design regional communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences in the U.S. UK and EU addressing specific subverticals within the insurance industry.
Public Relations & Media Engagement:
- Secure highimpact media coverage in insurance trade outlets.
- Cultivate relationships with key journalists editors and media influencers to strengthen Vitesses media presence.
- Manage PR agencies to optimize performance and results.
- Lead proactive media outreach including press release development news hijacking and strategic pitching to secure timely and relevant media coverage.
Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership:
- Develop and execute an executive thought leadership program for Vitesses Csuite positioning them as industry experts.
- Manage speaking opportunities at major industry events including panels keynotes and roundtables.
- Create thoughtprovoking content including opinion pieces white papers and bylined articles.
- Analyst & Industry Influencer Relations:
- Build relationships with leading industry analysts and leverage insights for strategic advantage.
- Drive analyst briefings reports and evaluations to enhance Vitesses industry positioning.
Crisis & Issues Management:
- Develop crisis communication protocols and manage sensitive issues with transparency and strategic messaging.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership during highstakes situations.
Content Strategy & Development:
- Lead the creation of strategic content that amplifies Vitesses expertise in insurance treasury payments and compliance.
- Oversee content development for blogs newsletters social media and internal communications.
- Ensure content strategies are adapted to regional market dynamics and regulatory environments.
- Media Training & Public Speaking Development:
- Design and deliver comprehensive media training programs for Vitesse executives and key spokespeople.
- Provide public speaking coaching to enhance presentation skills message delivery and executive presence.
- Conduct mock interviews and speaking simulations to prepare leaders for media interactions and industry events.
CrossFunctional Collaboration:
- Work closely with executives Product Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure alignment on messaging and campaigns.
- Integrate PR efforts with demand generation and brand initiatives to maximize impact.
Requirements
- 10 years of experience in communications PR and thought leadership roles preferably in B2B tech or insurtech.
- Proven success in developing and executing global communications strategies with regional nuances.
- Strong media relations network and experience securing toptier media coverage.
- Expertise in executive communications thought leadership and analyst relations.
- Experience with press release writing media pitching and news hijacking for proactive PR.
- Exceptional writing storytelling and content development skills.
- Crisis communication and reputation management experience.
- Strong leadership project management and crossfunctional collaboration skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Background in insurtech fintech or related industries.
- Experience working with global teams and managing external agencies.
Benefits
- 25 days Holiday per year (increasing by 1 day per years service up to 30 days) Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements minimum 2 days in the office Tuesday Thursday
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced Parental leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance with AXA
- Unlimited access to therapy sessions through our partner Oliva
- Discounted Gym membership through Gympass
- Financial Coaching with Octopus Wealth
- 2 days of volunteering leave per year
- Sabbatical after 5 years service
- Life Assurance MetLife (UK employees only)
- Ongoing Learning and Development to support you reach your career goals
Vitesse at our best our values
The Vitesse values are a true reflection of what it takes to thrive in our business so its important to us that any employee who joins our business is aligned with these 3 attributes
Confident Humility
We dont do ego and we know that unless we all win none of us win. We admit when were wrong ask for help and always think about the wider business before ourselves.
Driven to Succeed
We see the opportunity ahead of us and we wont stop until we fulfil the potential we know we have. We hold ourselves to high standards and deliver high quality outcomes for Vitesse and our customers.
Tenacious Responsibility
We take ownership for our actions and decisions and face into the challenges that come our way. We are committed to seeing things through to completion even in the face of adversity.
- 2 days of volunteering leave
- Recruitment referral fees of $1000
- Medical Insurance
- Basic life & AD&D insurance
- Access to our mental health therapy partner Oliva wellbeing platform.
- Sabbatical after 5 years
- Addition days annual leave
- Sick Leave 5 days
- Annual leave 20 days
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Voluntary Critical Illness and accident Insurance (employee paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing learning & development
- Commuter Benefits
Offering $155k$175k
We offer a hybrid work approach with 3 days in the office.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Weare committedtocreating aninclusive environment that enables everyone to perform attheirbest where we recognise the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and where there is anunbiased acceptance of others. Our policies and practices aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms ofUnfairdiscrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of ourpolicy weseekto treat people fairly and with dignity and respect.If you require any adjustments to the interview process please contact Clara MorettiGreene on
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
