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