VP, Marketing Communications (Maternity Cover)

Authentic Brands Group
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 15+ yearsSkills: ["Team management","Mentorship","Cross-functional collaboration","Strategic thinking","Judgement"]

Lead and oversee the integrated marketing communications team supporting the David Beckham brand, including proactive and reactive communications, social and digital strategies, and programmes. Own integrated marketing communications plans across commercial partnerships, owned business, philanthropic work, global platforms, and social channels. Manage agencies and teams, protect the principal’s global brand reputation, and create standout “hero” communications moments with strong news judgment in a fast-moving sports and entertainment context.

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Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group
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VP, Marketing Communications (Maternity Cover)

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Job Summary

Lead and oversee the integrated marketing communications team supporting the David Beckham brand, including proactive and reactive communications, social and digital strategies, and programmes. Own integrated marketing communications plans across commercial partnerships, owned business, philanthropic work, global platforms, and social channels. Manage agencies and teams, protect the principal’s global brand reputation, and create standout “hero” communications moments with strong news judgment in a fast-moving sports and entertainment context.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead an integrated marketing team spanning communications, PR, social, and digital.
  • •Oversee integrated marketing communications plans for David Beckham commercial partnerships, owned business, philanthropic work, global platforms, and social media channels.
  • •Create elevated communications strategies for David Beckham and brand partners, with ad hoc extension to other Authentic Entertainment brands in EMEA.
  • •Drive the year-round communications schedule, delivering standout “hero” communications moments and communications excellence.
  • •Protect the principal’s brand reputation globally; liaise with internal creative and brand partnership teams and manage multiple communications agencies.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 15 years’ experience in communications or integrated marketing with a proven track record of team management and cross-functional liaison in a sports, entertainment, or large brand context.
  • •Experience managing a cross-functional marketing team across social, digital, and PR.
  • •Excellent media handling skills, including global context and strong relationships.
  • •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus strong project management and organisational skills.
  • •Experience managing multiple communications agencies and world-class talent management.
Experience:15+ yearsSportsEntertainmentLarge-scale brands
Skills:Team managementMentorshipCross-functional collaborationStrategic thinkingJudgement
Languages:English

Company Brief

Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group is a brand management company that acquires, develops, and markets consumer and lifestyle brands across fashion, footwear, and entertainment through licensing, wholesale, and retail partnerships.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2010
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