Senior Executive Communications Specialist

Responsibilities​:

* Develop and execute a comprehensive executive thought leadership strategy that strengthens the principal's profile.
* Serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, providing counsel on executive presence, positioning, stakeholder engagement, messaging, reputation opportunities, and emerging issues.
* Identify opportunities for speaking engagements, media engagements, authored content, industry forums, and strategic partnerships that advance Vanguard's reputation and strategic agenda.
* Translates enterprise strategy, transformation initiatives, and business priorities into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
* Builds relationships with conference organizers, industry associations, think tanks, media contacts, academic institutions, and other external influencers to expand the reach and credibility of Vanguard's strategic narrative.
* Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.​

Qualifications​:

* Minimum 10 years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, journalism, or strategic messaging.
* Ability to develop a variety of compelling content under tight deadlines.
* Excellent judgment and experience providing communications advice and counsel to senior executive leaders.
* Experience supporting corporate strategy, transformation, innovation, or management consulting leaders strongly preferred.
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

**Special Factors**

**Sponsorship**

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

**About Vanguard**

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

**How We Work**

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.