Vice President of Strategic Communications

VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS The Vice President (VP) of Strategic Communications develops and drives media strategy, earned media engagement, media booking, content programs, and campaigns for S-3 clients. The VP formulates plans, oversees and participates in execution, and is accountable for the progress. The VP leads client relationships including strategy development, content creation, media engagement, project management, and resource planning. The VP also contributes to the firm’s sales and marketing efforts including new business pitches and business development.
Position Description The VP of Strategic Communications is responsible for leading and driving client engagements, engaging with media, creating messaging and strategy, and contributing to new business pursuits. Specific responsibilities include:
Manage client engagements with businesses, coalitions, and trade groups
Plan and lead earned and owned communications programs
Engage and pitch media regularly
Develop and place op-eds, letters to the editor, and guest columns
Write blog posts, long-form content and policy briefing materials
Develop strategic messaging and content
Participate in new business proposal development, pitches, and firm marketing
Position Qualifications The ideal candidate for this role should be highly organized, flexible to adapt to change, comfortable being an accountable decision-maker, an independent thinker and worker, a problem-solver, and have a collaborative work style. Candidates should have the following key qualifications:
10+ years professional experience (full-time) in advocacy, political communication, or media
Demonstrated experience developing, pitching, and placing earned media
Maintain an active, broad network of policy or political journalists, opinion writers, and influencers
Experience with digital and social media
Ability to present plans and ideas verbally and in written communication
Strong writing and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Creative and strategic thinker and problem solver
Ability to garner the trust of colleagues and clients

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