Orchestra
Vice President, Higher Education
New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C.. Posted 7 days ago
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
- By providing information you consent to allow Orchestra and subsidiaries to keep information on file and contact you 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.