Vice President, Client Partner at Publicis in Houston, TX

Company description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

The VP, Client Partner will serve in an in-house capacity supporting a Houston-based client and leading integrated brand and corporate reputation communications initiatives. This role requires a strategic communications professional with demonstrated experience in brand and reputation building, executive visibility, team leadership, and the development of creative, effective campaigns. The ideal candidate will be expected to collaborate effectively across Razorfish’s network, provide senior-level counsel, manage multiple workstreams, and lead a team in delivering high-quality client work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of integrated campaigns for corporate clients, serving as a strategic leader and ensuring the success of client programs from inception to completion through passionate and excellent execution.
• Cultivate and strengthen positive client relationships, upholding the company’s reputation for high-quality delivery and service.
• Offer strategic counsel to clients by assessing challenges and recommending logical, effective solutions.
• Implement client programs that support media relations, corporate events, and executive visibility initiatives.
• Collaborate and communicate across departments and skill sets to deliver unified, best-in-class content and media materials.
• Write compelling, well-structured content and mentor other team members in effective writing practices.
• Contribute innovative ideas for clients and foster creative ideation among team members.
• Act as a strong client lead, exercising sound judgment and providing clear, actionable guidance.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and adaptability, successfully managing and influencing a range of client personalities and stakeholder styles.
• Deliver best-in-class client service as a versatile team player.
• Manage and collaborate with interagency teams to achieve common goals.
• Transform ideas into actionable plans and presentations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years public relations experience, corporate PR/Communications background desired
• Experience working in an agency or in-house role coordinating with agency partners
• Experience working on corporate reputation campaigns across industries
• You are both a creative and a strategic problem solver, and someone who consistently leads and supports a team
• Needs to have a track record in client service to senior level clients
• Strategic media relations knowledge
• Experience working with C-suite executives on executive visibility programs
• BA or BS in Communications or related degree, or equivalent experience

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $149,340.00 - $204,400.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 6/30/2026.