Svp, Enterprise Ai

We are looking for an SVP to play a hands-on role leading AI-focused accounts within our Enterprise Group.
This person will report to our Chief Client Officer, Shannon Hutto, must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, and be able to work 2 days a week in-office or on-site with clients.
Who you are: You have deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, as well as at least three or more of the following key focus areas: app and software development, cloud infrastructure, databases, cybersecurity, and enterprise collaboration software.You have experience managing communications for publicly traded companies in the tech industry across corporate, internal, and product comms disciplines.You're adept at motivating a team to exceed their goals and consistently delivering quality work, even if unforeseen issues or changes come up.You see the big picture to identify potential conflicts -- and address them before they become issues.You prioritize collaboration and strongly believe in partnering with and building up a team; have deep experience managing and mentoring high-performing, senior-level direct reports.You've proven you can manage the budget of a sprawling program, never exceeding budget and ruthlessly prioritizing the programs that will deliver the highest business impact for clients.You're curious, creative, and entrepreneurial -- bringing smart questions, fresh thinking, and novel approaches to communications defines your success.Your day-to-day responsibilities include: Account Leadership: Serve as the lead of our largest AI-focused clients in the Enterprise Group with a large team of media relations specialists, content strategists and writers, creative and digital strategists, and corporate communications specialists.With the guidance of our Chief Client Officer, manage program budgets, ensuring your team delivers optimal service and results within scope.Provide senior-level strategic advisory services, responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships with all stakeholders within the client org.
Provide counsel to in-house comms leaders, spokespeople, and other stakeholders around strategic narrative development, storytelling, news announcement strategies, content marketing, event marketing, executive thought leadership strategies, speakers bureaus, and media training.Lead development and implementation of creative, integrated communication strategies to help clients achieve their objectives, such as category leadership and reputation enhancement.
Oversee the creation of impactful content and integrated campaigns.Team Leadership: Collaborate with fellow Enterprise Group leaders to develop and execute growth strategies and direct account staffing and forecasting.Serve as a steward of Mission North's values and operating principles.Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of communications professionals.Work closely with our Chief Client Officer, Shannon Hutto to lead our AI-focused storytelling efforts.Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the agency, including the creative, digital, and PR teams, to ensure seamless execution of client strategies.Marketing & Visibility: Represent Mission North and our clients at industry events for new business networking and personal professional development.Develop and promote compelling thought leadership across digital channels, including LinkedIn.Conceptualize and implement creative marketing campaigns and tentpole moments that promote Mission North's capabilities and services to key new business prospects (i.e., Mission North-sponsored media dinners and other events, podcasts, LinkedIn Live, etc.
)Client Service Innovation: Experienced in evolving integrated communications strategies to meet audiences where they are across a variety of formats and platforms.Intrinsically motivated to iterate and adapt with changing market dynamics.Actively use AI to enhance team performance and efficiency.Qualifications include: 15+ years of experience at PR agencies and/or supporting and leading communications in-house for enterprise tech companies.Deep understanding and interest in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.Proven ability to tap into a strong network of potential customers, partners, and talent to support practice and business growth.Strong new business development skills with a proven track record of closing and retaining new clients.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities and commit to ongoing learning and personal growth.Leadership experience with a track record of leading and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results.Collaborative and team-oriented approach, able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.What makes us Mission North? We've built an award-winning culture of curiosity and experimentation.
Mission North is a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, ranking #3 in its inaugural PR and Brand Strategies category.We foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth, supporting employees in their professional development.Recognition for hard work is at the heart of our culture, with opportunities for advancement and rewards.We invest in our people, offering a competitive compensation package, profit sharing, 401K matching program, professional development stipend, and comprehensive benefits.About Mission North Mission North is a strategic communications agency for influential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact.
Market-shaping brands like Brex, Canva, Ginkgo Bioworks, Google, LinkedIn, Mozilla, Recursion, Snowflake, and Zoom have turned to us to navigate change and accelerate impact at every stage.
Our award-winning culture of curiosity allows us to attract the best communicators and mobilize them around tackling some of the world's biggest challenges.
Our stories about breakthrough innovations and movements—and the iconic teams behind them—have influenced hundreds of billions of dollars in market value.
We live our values. As a benefit corporation, we're committed to making a positive difference through our work, culture, and community investments.
We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner equity to support causes in our local communities, and have invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro bono services.Through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship initiative, Foster the Future, we're creating pathways for the next generation of communications leaders.Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business and culture.
We continue to advance our policies and practices to foster a more progressive organization and industry.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities.
That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status.
Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office.
Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Mission North.
We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Compensation Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills and prior relevant experience.
Mission North cares about you and your overall well-being, and that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.
Pay Range:Expected Salary range depending on experience: $190,000-$240,000, not including year-end profit-sharing bonus.

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