Vice President, Architecture and Design Public Relations

BerlinRosen • New York, NY

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company designed for today’s complex and fragmented world, integrating people, platforms, and stories to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs from high-level strategic business counsel to tactical execution, bringing together over 700 professionals across various sectors including consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit, real estate, sports, travel, and hospitality. Orchestra is comprised of leading firms such as BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, and Small Girls PR, and has also launched Brightmode (talent acquisition) and Versus Media Group (political media). Orchestra is committed to diversity and professional growth for all staff.

BerlinRosen’s Cities practice consists of over 70 communications professionals who apply a campaign-style approach to strategic communications. They work with clients in major cities like New York and Los Angeles on issues including arts & culture, healthcare, urban planning, design, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact, progressive policy, public affairs, higher education, real estate, travel, and lifestyle. The Architecture & Urbanism team specifically partners with architects, urban thinkers, real estate and economic development consultants, business improvement districts, nonprofits, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing cities, with clients including WXY, FXCollaborative, HR&A Advisors, Ennead, Manresa Island Corp., Trust for Public Land, and Downtown SF Partnership.

BerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications strategist to serve as a Vice President. This role involves counseling clients on comprehensive communications strategies, mentoring and managing junior staff, and actively participating in business development. As a core leader, the Vice President is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment, foster a collaborative culture, and possess expertise in team capacity planning and business development. This position is based in the New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis, with the Cities team working in-office three days per week.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of strategic communications experience: in-house, media or journalism
• Deep experience in media relations and a demonstrated interest in the advancement of cities with an interest in design
• Experience in supporting business development strategies
• Thoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teams and the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniques
• Creative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goals
• Exceptional client-service skills that makes each client feel like they’re your highest priority
• Strong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing eyes and can skillfully adapt your presentation style depending on your audience
• Expert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate thoughtfulness in creating a collaborative culture
• Expertise on team capacity planning and business development
• Experience in cross-platform strategies

Nice To Haves

• PR agency experience

Responsibilities

• Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile clients nationally
• Manage client communications daily: setting expectations, escalating urgent needs, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Lead account teams to make sure quality of work, goals and deadlines are met with strong ROI
• Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters across (but not limited to) design, real estate and economic development beats
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plans
• Mentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results and supporting professional growth
• Drive business development and lead RFP responses

Benefits

• End of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance
• Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees