Vice President, Architecture and Design Public Relations
About The Position
Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. It integrates people, platforms, and stories to help clients build lasting influence, offering programs from high-level strategic business counsel to tactical execution. The company comprises over 700+ people with experience across various sectors, made up of leading firms like BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, and Small Girls PR, and has launched Brightmode and Versus Media Group. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and supporting professional growth. The BerlinRosen’s Cities practice, where this role is situated, includes over 70 communications professionals who work with clients in major cities on issues such as arts & culture, healthcare, urban planning, design, affordable housing, and real estate. The Architecture & Urbanism team specifically collaborates with architects, urban thinkers, real estate and economic development consultants, business improvement districts, nonprofits, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing cities. This Vice President role involves counseling clients on comprehensive communications strategies, mentoring and managing junior staff, and actively engaging in business development. The position is based in the New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis, requiring in-office presence 3 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: each client has a specific history and goal and your strategies should take their uniqueness into consideration
- 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
Nice To Haves
- PR agency experience preferred
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, etc.
- 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
- Experience in cross-platform strategies
- Drive business development and lead RFP responses
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
Director
Education Level
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