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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

Edelman Intelligence is seeking a Senior Vice President to join our leadership team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic research and insights leader who thrives at the intersection of data, business strategy, and communications. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, lead a high-performing research team, and drive revenue growth and profitability across accounts.

If you're an entrepreneurial, collaborative leader who believes insights should move businesses forward-not just measure them-we'd love to connect.

Who You Are

You are a senior research and insights expert with a strong consultative mindset. You understand that data alone doesn't create impact-insight, storytelling, and strategic application do. You're energized by building lasting client relationships, growing teams, and identifying new opportunities in a rapidly evolving communications landscape.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, translating business, brand, and communications objectives into actionable research strategies
• Lead and grow key client accounts, identifying opportunities and converting them into incremental business
• Drive revenue growth and profitability, overseeing P&L management across accounts
• Deliver compelling insights and narratives that influence decision-making and align to client business goals
• Build strong partnerships across Edelman and Edelman Intelligence to unlock integrated opportunities
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of consultative researchers at all levels
• Oversee complex research and analytics programs end-to-end, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and on budget
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports professional growth and innovation

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in research, insights, analytics, or strategic consulting
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, marketing, social sciences, business, analytics)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale research and insights programs for senior-level clients
• Strong business acumen with experience managing revenue targets and P&L responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to grow client relationships and drive new business opportunities
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with experience translating complex data into clear, strategic recommendations
• Experience managing and mentoring high-performing, multi-level teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative leadership style
• Familiarity with communications research, brand strategy, reputation, or corporate affairs research

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$150,000-$230,000

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.