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 litigation communications experience and a 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. They will develop communications strategies aligned with clients’ legal and business objectives, work with senior client leaders and legal counsel, lead communications for high-profile and sensitive matters, and drive new business and client growth. The role also involves leading client teams and collaborating across Orchestra to bring together appropriate expertise. Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company with more than 700 people and a network of firms serving clients across a range of sectors. Its Crisis & Reputation team advises organizations and individuals when reputation, litigation, business strategy, and public scrutiny intersect.
Requirements
- 15+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, litigation communications, crisis management, and reputation management.
- An established network of senior partners and litigators across multiple leading law firms, with evidence of developing those relationships into business opportunities.
- Deep experience advising organizations or individuals through high-profile litigation, investigations, disputes, or other sensitive reputational matters.
- Sophisticated understanding of the intersection of legal strategy, communications strategy, media dynamics, and reputation.
- 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 engagements and growing Orchestra’s Crisis & Reputation business.
- Develop 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 sensitive matters, including messaging, media strategy, stakeholder communications, and executive positioning.
- Lead senior-level business development, including identifying opportunities, developing pitches, and converting relationships into engagements.
- Lead client teams and collaborate across Orchestra to bring the appropriate expertise to complex challenges.
Benefits
- 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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