Vice President, Higher Education

The role

This person will lead strategic conversations and advance communications strategies for multiple high-profile client accounts. They will develop integrated campaigns and manage and mentor staff.

What you will do

• Lead strategic conversations and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Develop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics
• Directly manage and mentor staff and provide overall strategic direction and feedback
• Draft high level materials including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging and op-eds
• Collaborate closely with the management team to develop and inspire the team of strategists
• Help the practice win new business and expand relationships by leveraging existing networks

Required qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in communications: PR agency or in-house for higher education institutions, companies, nonprofits media or journalism
• Strong news sense and knowledge of the media
• Experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters covering the top issues of the day
• Experience engaging with media for both rapid response and long-lead stories
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Experience managing, prepping and staffing high-touch principals or organizational leaders
• Ability to multi-task and work quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in successfully motivating, leading and mentoring a diverse team

Benefits

• End of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance

Before you apply

• Information submitted may be shared with network agencies
• Information may be kept on file to contact regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates

About the company

BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company. Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories to help clients build lasting influence.