About this Senior Executive Communications Specialist role at Vanguard
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive executive thought leadership strategy that strengthens the principal's profile.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, providing counsel on executive presence, positioning, stakeholder engagement, messaging, reputation opportunities, and emerging issues.
- Identify opportunities for speaking engagements, media engagements, authored content, industry forums, and strategic partnerships that advance Vanguard's reputation and strategic agenda.
- Translates enterprise strategy, transformation initiatives, and business priorities into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
- Builds relationships with conference organizers, industry associations, think tanks, media contacts, academic institutions, and other external influencers to expand the reach and credibility of Vanguard's strategic narrative.
- Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, journalism, or strategic messaging.
- Ability to develop a variety of compelling content under tight deadlines.
- Excellent judgment and experience providing communications advice and counsel to senior executive leaders.
- Experience supporting corporate strategy, transformation, innovation, or management consulting leaders strongly preferred.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
