Executive Vice President, Impact

Orchestra Internal•Washington, NY

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Orchestra is seeking an Executive Vice President to lead client work advancing goals across issues including healthcare, democracy, the economy, immigration, gender equity, and racial equity. The role develops and leads high-impact, creative, targeted integrated strategic communications campaigns. It is part of the Impact team, which advises philanthropies, advocacy organizations, corporations, and nonprofits on social impact campaigns at local, national, and global levels. The Executive Vice President partners with the Managing Director to grow the practice and firm, bring in new business, lead client service and communications strategy, and ensure the team meets revenue, profitability, and efficiency goals. The role also contributes to agency capabilities and thought leadership, supports staff development and an inclusive team culture, and evaluates campaign performance and industry trends. The role is based in Orchestra’s New York, NY or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The Impact team works in the office at least three days per week. Salary is $200,000–$240,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Executive Vice Presidents are eligible for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team, and individual performance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience in campaign politics, strategic communications, media relations, digital strategy, advocacy, journalism, or a related field.
Extensive experience developing successful integrated communications strategies to achieve organizational goals.
A track record in business development, sales, or client development, and/or a deep network to leverage for business development and partnerships.
Deep experience leading communications strategists in developing and executing initiatives, with a record of building positive relationships with direct reports and fostering team morale.
Extensive team management experience and commitment to staff development, professional growth and mobility, and building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive team.
Experience and deep understanding of agency business models, strong client management experience, and general business acumen.
Current technical knowledge of digital marketing and communications services.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to internal and external audiences.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and projects.
Personal commitment to and knowledge of social justice, and passion for advancing social change.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a communications agency.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Managing Director to drive business growth for the practice and the firm.
Bring in substantial new business.
Organize and align the team to meet revenue, profitability, and efficiency goals, while supporting team motivation.
Provide high-quality client service and communications strategy.
Serve as a senior leader in the practice and firm, strengthening strategic communications and digital capabilities.
Drive integrated client communications across owned, earned, and paid media and other channels, and promote cross-functional collaboration.
Manage the team, support positive morale and culture, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Assess team members’ capabilities, foster professional growth, and identify training needs.
Monitor industry trends and use audience-first channel strategies.
Measure return on investment for advocacy projects and clients and adjust tools and resources as appropriate.
Work with peers to identify firm thought-leadership opportunities, such as speaking on panels, writing blogs, and attending conferences.