Executive Vice President - Corporate Communications, Crisis & Reputation Management

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto. In a shifting landscape of audience power, our global network of sharp minds leverages our world-class smart data as we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table. 

The Role 

With a strategic vision to accelerate revenue growth from both existing and new clients, Porter Novelli seeks an ambitious, growth-minded Executive Vice President (EVP) to lead our Corporate Communications, Crisis, and Reputation Management practice. This is a pivotal senior leadership position that will be responsible for fueling our work product, elevating the agency’s capabilities, building client relationships, propelling market reputation, leading and mentoring a team of promising practitioners, and driving growth. The EVP will also serve as a senior Crisis Counselor across the agency, complementing the support of our President and Chief Client Officer.

The ideal candidate will come with experience in B2b, technology, transportation, mobility, and automotive brands – and have strong general enterprise experience. They should also have fluency in communications innovation and the role new technologies play in modern communication programs.

What you will be doing:

• Serve as a senior counselor to clients across issues and crisis management, corporate reputation, and strategic communications, developing and executing programs that protect and enhance client brands.
• Provide hands-on crisis leadership and counsel for high-profile clients, with direct responsibility for accounts across different industries. 
• Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities—targeting major national and global brand. Play a leadership role in agency reviews, proposal development, and presentations.
• Drive growth and long-term engagements with existing clients, ensuring exceptional service and strategic value to reduce churn and maximize retention.
• Mentor and develop team members, building a bench of future leaders and ensuring the team reaches its full potential.
• Champion innovative approaches to reputation management, including digital and AI advancements, and establish yourself as a thought leader within the agency and the industry.
• Oversee financial performance and profitability for your client portfolio, ensuring strong utilization and optimized staff allocation across practices and offices.
• Share knowledge and drive best practices across the agency’s Corporate Communications and Reputation Management teams.
• Maintain deep knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration across all teams.

The Experience that will contribute to your success:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in crisis communications, corporate communications, or reputation management.
• Proven track record of building strong client relationships and delivering programs that exceed client expectations.
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth, winning new accounts, and increasing agency competitiveness in high-value reviews.
• Fluency in communications innovation and the role new technologies play in modern communications plans.
• Significant experience providing senior-level counsel in complex crisis and issues management situations.
• Deep understanding of the evolving media, digital, and AI landscape as it relates to reputation management.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Experience in litigation communications and/or public affairs is a strong plus.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $270,000 - $300,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available.  Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees:

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k (with discretionary employer match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 14.5 Paid Company Holidays 
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Wellness Benefit
• Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.