Director, Strategic Communications & Social Impact
Valid8 Financial, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The Lede Company is seeking an experienced, highly skilled strategic communications strategist to join our Strategic Corporate Communications and Social Impact practices. This role supports a variety of corporate and nonprofit clients operating at the intersection of business, culture, and impact.
The ideal candidate brings strong agency experience, exceptional client leadership skills, and a deep understanding of how corporate communications, reputation, partnerships, and social impact strategies work together to drive both business and societal outcomes. The ideal candidate is an astute communicator, researcher and proven strategist committed to delivering excellent, client-ready work. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role that requires strategic thinking, proficient writing, and the ability to manage complex, fast-moving accounts.
Our ideal candidate is:
A self-starter, a collaborative team leader, and an out-of-the-box thinker who can bring together people, processes and ideas to drive results
Understands the role of corporate reputation, which includes developing thought leadership and executive visibility programs, identifying proactive reputation-building initiatives, and navigating industry issues and crisis preparedness.
An enthusiastic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in building, stewarding and growing relationships
Has experience leading teams and can assist in mentoring and growing internal capacity and knowledge building
Passionate about social impact and the role advocacy, policy, philanthropy and partnerships can play in building a better, more just and sustainable world
An agile and capable generalist with keen ability to adapt to program, client or team needs
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day account management across strategic corporate communications and social impact clients
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies, including messaging, media relations, thought leadership, and campaigns
Serve as a senior counselor to clients navigating reputational, business, or social impact challenges
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier national, trade, and issue-area media
Develop compelling narratives, press materials, pitches, and briefing documents
Manage project timelines, workflows, budgets, and internal teams
Take an active role in driving new business development, proposals, and client growth opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent, Brand, Content, and Impact teams
Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative team culture
Required skills & experience:
10+ years of experience in strategic corporate communications, social impact, or related agency work
Proven experience leading client relationships and developing communications strategies from concept to execution
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills across formats and audiences
Strong understanding of media landscapes, reputation management, and impact-driven communications
Experience working with corporations, nonprofits, foundations, or mission-driven organizations
Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset with strong leadership and collaboration skills
Willingness and ability to travel
Preferred skills & experience:
Existing relationships and experience working with NGOs, civil society and/or policy- or advocacy-related organizations
Experience working with and leading diverse stakeholders through projects or initiatives, including talent champions, policy leaders, corporate executives, nonprofit and civil society organizations
Reports to Vice President, Strategic Communications & Social Impact
Full-time staff role with benefits; based in NYC or Los Angeles
Must be authorized for employment in the United States
ABOUT THE LEDE COMPANY Headquartered in Los Angeles and with offices in New York and London, The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm. With dedicated Talent, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Impact divisions, The Lede Company works with its clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, campaigns, media and partnerships. Our team of 140+ has decades of experience at the intersection of culture, social impact and creative communications across brand, corporate, talent, nonprofit and entertainment sectors. Colleagues describe our culture as dynamic, inclusive and collaborative and we pride ourselves on breaking industry rules and developing cutting-edge strategies that result in category-creating brands and transformational campaigns that accelerate impact for our clients. We offer a suite of medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, along with competitive paid vacation, holidays, and commuter benefits for eligible employees. Learn more at www.ledecompany.com
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The ideal candidate brings strong agency experience, exceptional client leadership skills, and a deep understanding of how corporate communications, reputation, partnerships, and social impact strategies work together to drive both business and societal outcomes. The ideal candidate is an astute communicator, researcher and proven strategist committed to delivering excellent, client-ready work. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role that requires strategic thinking, proficient writing, and the ability to manage complex, fast-moving accounts.
Our ideal candidate is:
A self-starter, a collaborative team leader, and an out-of-the-box thinker who can bring together people, processes and ideas to drive results
Understands the role of corporate reputation, which includes developing thought leadership and executive visibility programs, identifying proactive reputation-building initiatives, and navigating industry issues and crisis preparedness.
An enthusiastic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in building, stewarding and growing relationships
Has experience leading teams and can assist in mentoring and growing internal capacity and knowledge building
Passionate about social impact and the role advocacy, policy, philanthropy and partnerships can play in building a better, more just and sustainable world
An agile and capable generalist with keen ability to adapt to program, client or team needs
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day account management across strategic corporate communications and social impact clients
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies, including messaging, media relations, thought leadership, and campaigns
Serve as a senior counselor to clients navigating reputational, business, or social impact challenges
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier national, trade, and issue-area media
Develop compelling narratives, press materials, pitches, and briefing documents
Manage project timelines, workflows, budgets, and internal teams
Take an active role in driving new business development, proposals, and client growth opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent, Brand, Content, and Impact teams
Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative team culture
Required skills & experience:
10+ years of experience in strategic corporate communications, social impact, or related agency work
Proven experience leading client relationships and developing communications strategies from concept to execution
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills across formats and audiences
Strong understanding of media landscapes, reputation management, and impact-driven communications
Experience working with corporations, nonprofits, foundations, or mission-driven organizations
Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset with strong leadership and collaboration skills
Willingness and ability to travel
Preferred skills & experience:
Existing relationships and experience working with NGOs, civil society and/or policy- or advocacy-related organizations
Experience working with and leading diverse stakeholders through projects or initiatives, including talent champions, policy leaders, corporate executives, nonprofit and civil society organizations
Reports to Vice President, Strategic Communications & Social Impact
Full-time staff role with benefits; based in NYC or Los Angeles
Must be authorized for employment in the United States
ABOUT THE LEDE COMPANY Headquartered in Los Angeles and with offices in New York and London, The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm. With dedicated Talent, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Impact divisions, The Lede Company works with its clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, campaigns, media and partnerships. Our team of 140+ has decades of experience at the intersection of culture, social impact and creative communications across brand, corporate, talent, nonprofit and entertainment sectors. Colleagues describe our culture as dynamic, inclusive and collaborative and we pride ourselves on breaking industry rules and developing cutting-edge strategies that result in category-creating brands and transformational campaigns that accelerate impact for our clients. We offer a suite of medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, along with competitive paid vacation, holidays, and commuter benefits for eligible employees. Learn more at www.ledecompany.com
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