Senior Vice President, Strategic Comm wash dc avo

Overview

Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications — Washington, DC area (hybrid). Hybrid position based in Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, or Chicago offices.

We are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) to accelerate our firm’s growth across a diverse grouping of industries, sectors and issues. This hybrid position can be based in either our Washington DC, New York, New Jersey or Chicago office.

Who you are

• A strong candidate is a proven strategic thinker, bringing an informed and innovative perspective to client challenges.
• Has experience with political, policy, or corporate advocacy communications and campaigns, including experience with brand marketing, media planning and analytics, audience targeting, integrated marketing and thought leadership strategies.
• Has the judgement to assess opportunities and threats and provide actionable guidance to clients.
• Inspires teams to prioritize, multi-task, and put forth exceptional efforts under pressure.
• Emphasizes empowerment and growth of junior talent.
• Is detail-oriented.
• Is a strong spoken and written communicator.
• Able to manage complex issues with creative and effective solutions.
• Is a proven trusted advisor to clients or principals and brings strong relationships with senior communications and media professionals, business, and political leaders.
• Is seen as a reliable problem solver.
• Stays current and adaptable to the impact of changing political, policy, or media landscapes on communications strategy.

What you’ll do

• Generate and/or manage a $1-3M annual portfolio of business.
• Advise clients and lead teams in the development of high-impact and measurable strategic communications and campaigns.
• Develop and mentor team members and identify the next generation of Avoq leaders.
• Lead new business pitches, preparation, and delivery for winning new client assignments.
• Provide insightful strategies that are actionable and impactful.
• Design and oversee client budgets and work plans.

Requirements

Your Experience

• Effective at securing new business as a member of a pitch team.
• Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue, and/or policy or regulatory area and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-eds, white papers, thought leadership, etc.).
• Leadership and management skills with teams and clients.
• Directing the strategy and managing the relationship for a client, office, or principal.
• Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients including new business opportunities.
• Expertise at creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions.
• 12+ years of experience developing and leading large-scale reputation, communication, or advocacy efforts.
• Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting digital and data analytics landscape, and creatively apply insights and emerging tools to client situations.
• Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets.
• Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise.

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