Associate Vice President, B2B/Technology Communications

Associate Vice President, B2B/Technology Communications
Chicago, IL - Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL or Detroit, MI

As an Associate Vice President, you will manage strategic B2B and technology accounts, leading integrated PR and Marketing programs that drive measurable business impact. You will serve as a primary partner to our clients, mentoring cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact storytelling, earned media results and executive thought leadership. In this role, you will balance earned media relations with content strategies that scale across channels (earned, owned, paid and social), while leveraging AI tools to sharpen research, media targeting, and campaign efficiency. From high‑level budget management to overseeing complex account workstreams, you will ensure our programs are strategically grounded and flawlessly executed.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for B2B and tech clients, translating complex technical roadmaps into integrated earned, owned, paid and social media strategies that achieve brand objectives.

Leverage deep knowledge of industry trends, competitor landscapes, and business strategies to counsel clients and drive winning campaigns.

Oversee project lifecycles—including budgeting, quality control, and SOW adherence—while proactively troubleshooting challenges to ensure seamless delivery.

Maintain high‑tier business/tech and trade press connections and manage partnerships with digital creators and industry influencers.

Lead sophisticated B2B social media strategies, focusing on executive thought leadership (LinkedIn), community building, and AI‑driven social integration.

Support and lead organic and net‑new business pitches, demonstrating how FINN’s integrated vision and AI capabilities provide a competitive edge.

Implement Generative AI tools to optimize content workflows, enhance data analysis, and provide predictive insights for client campaigns.

Manage and mentor junior staff, ensuring high‑impact work and professional development across account teams.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in B2B and technology comms/PR, ideally within an agency setting

Interest and expertise in the evolving earned media landscape; proven network of top‑tier and tech traditional and social media outlets important to clients’ business

Experience managing campaigns that unify PR, social media, and content marketing to drive the lead‑gen funnel

An unflappable problem solver who can anticipate and proactively offer solutions to clients and senior leadership; anticipate problems before they arise through effective listening, regular client checkins and communication

Strong fluency in the AI landscape and a proven ability to explain its business impact to clients

Expert‑level understanding of the B2B social ecosystem, employee advocacy, and paid social integration

Ability to distill complex technical jargon into compelling narratives for C‑suite audiences and top‑tier media.

Proven track record of managing large‑scale budgets, resource allocation, and profitable account growth

Proficiency with modern marketing tools (e.g., ChatGPT/Claude for business, MuckRack, Meltwater, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and CRM platforms)

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$110,000. The salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience and dependent on the workplace.

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