Vice President, Communications - Reuters

Our purpose is to Inform the Way forward. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About the Role Reuters is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Communications who will be responsible for developing and implementing a global PR and strategic communications plan for Reuters, the world’s leading provider of trusted news, insight and analysis, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Thomson Reuters, this role will provide support across editorial and commercial operations and work in close partnership with senior leadership and internal stakeholders, as well as marketing, human resources, legal and the broader communications team. The Vice President, Communications - Reuters is expected to have the expertise and experience to advise senior leadership on proactive and reactive communications strategies, lead media training for leadership and advise on high-stakes crisis situations and demonstrate excellent storytelling and writing skills. With long-term goals in mind, the ideal candidate will develop plans, messaging and tactics that reflect a deep understanding of our business objectives and brand reputation. Major Areas of Accountability The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on a diverse number of elements, including, but not limited to the following: Lead the development and delivery of internal and external communications strategies to meet business objectives; galvanize staff around shared goals; and amplify Reuters position as the world’s leading provider of trusted news, insight and analysis and increase the visibility of its programs across key stakeholder audiences Develop and implement global crisis communication strategies to safeguard the organization’s reputation during high-stakes situations; can navigate local environments and foster relationships with media outlets and journalists to facilitate accurate and fair reporting during crisis situations Develop and execute global public relations plans related to key Reuters initiatives; proactively secure media opportunities and appearances to position Reuters executives as experts on industry issues and key topics impacting media; seek out opportunities to gain exposure for Reuters by building strategic relationships with key stakeholders across all media channels Participate as a member of the Reuters Executive Committee and provide counsel, direction and regular communications materials to the President, Editor-in-Chief and others on the leadership team, as well as ad hoc support across the Reuters organization Oversee the creation of content across communications channels, including presentations, web pages (intranet and media center), reports, and social assets; oversee internal communications channels across the business, including town halls, executive communications, virtual meetings and video, ensuring materials are delivered to a consistently high standard Participate as a member of the Thomson Reuters Communications leadership team to coordinate activities and strategies across Reuters and TR that build our brand reputation. Establish best practices and transparency across the Communications team and partner organizations such as HR, Legal and Marketing Lead a team to build and maintain a high-performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching Demonstrate progress and measure effectiveness of global communications plans Ensure Reuters is properly represented, aligned and amplified in the larger Thomson Reuters story About You The ideal candidate for the Vice President, Communications - Reuters role possesses the following experience and competencies: 10 years communications and PR experience in a media organization or in ... (truncated, view full listing at source)