Executive Vice President, Crisis & Reputation Management

Orchestra Internal Job Board•Washington, DC

22d•$225,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Orchestra is seeking an Executive Vice President to build on existing relationships with senior partners and litigators at leading law firms and convert them into new engagements for its Crisis & Reputation practice. The role is suited to a leader with deep litigation communications experience and a proven record of originating crisis and reputation work through the legal sector. It may be based in New York or Washington, D.C. The Executive Vice President will serve as a trusted senior counselor to clients facing litigation, investigations, and significant reputational challenges. The role involves developing communications strategies aligned with clients’ legal and business objectives, leading strategy for high-profile litigation and other sensitive matters, and collaborating with client leaders, legal counsel, client teams, and colleagues across Orchestra. The Executive Vice President will also lead senior-level business development efforts to grow the Crisis & Reputation practice. Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company with more than 700 people and a range of constituent firms. Its Crisis & Reputation team advises companies, institutions, law firms, nonprofits, executives, and high-profile individuals where reputation, litigation, business strategy, and public scrutiny intersect. The work includes litigation and legal disputes, reputational threats, investigations and inquiries, organizational and executive transitions, scenario planning, and crisis preparedness. The salary range is $225,000–$275,000, commensurate with experience and skills. The role is eligible for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team, and individual performance.

Requirements

An established network of senior partners and litigators across multiple leading law firms, with evidence of developing those relationships into business opportunities.
15 or more years of relevant experience in strategic communications, litigation communications, crisis and reputation management.
Deep experience advising organizations or individuals through high-profile litigation, investigations, disputes, or other sensitive reputational matters.
A sophisticated understanding of how legal strategy, communications strategy, media dynamics, and reputation intersect.
Strong media instincts and exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Experience leading teams and developing communications professionals.
A track record of business development, client growth, and/or generating work through professional relationships.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted senior counselor to clients navigating litigation, investigations, and significant reputational challenges.
Build and deepen relationships with senior partners and litigators at leading law firms, generating new client engagements and growing Orchestra’s Crisis & Reputation business.
Develop sophisticated communications strategies that complement clients’ legal and business objectives.
Work with general counsel, outside counsel, CEOs, and other senior leaders on complex, fast-moving matters.
Lead communications strategy for high-profile litigation and other sensitive matters, including messaging, media strategy, stakeholder communications, and executive positioning.
Lead senior-level new-business efforts, including identifying opportunities, developing pitches, and converting relationships into engagements.
Lead client teams and collaborate across Orchestra to bring the right expertise to complex challenges.
Help clients understand the broader business and reputational landscape, anticipate risk, develop clear communications strategies, and make decisions in fast-moving and highly sensitive environments.