Executive Vice President, Crisis & Reputation Management
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 calls for deep experience in litigation communications 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 counsel clients facing litigation, investigations and significant reputational challenges; develop communications strategies aligned with legal and business objectives; and lead communications for high-profile litigation and other sensitive matters. The role also leads senior-level business development, client teams and collaboration across Orchestra. Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company with more than 700 people and a network of firms serving clients across sectors including consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality and advocacy. The position offers a salary range of $225,000–$275,000, commensurate with experience and skills, and eligibility for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Track record of business development, client growth and/or generating work through professional relationships.
Nice To Haves
- An established network of senior partners and litigators across multiple leading law firms, with evidence of developing those relationships into business opportunities.
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 closely with general counsel, outside counsel, CEOs and other senior leaders on complex, fast-moving matters.
- Lead communications strategy for high-profile litigation and 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.
- Lead teams and develop communications professionals.
Benefits
- Eligible for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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