Vice President, Higher Education
About The Position
BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company with more than 700 people and experience across a range of industries. The Higher Education team advises colleges, universities, and academic institutions on communications, including paid, earned, social, content, and crisis communications. It works with leading institutions, including Ivy League schools, R1 research universities, and flagship public university systems, to elevate their voices, protect their reputations, and engage key audiences. The Vice President will join the growing Higher Education team as an experienced strategic communicator. This role leads client strategy and high-profile accounts, directs integrated campaigns, manages and mentors staff, and contributes to new business and relationship growth. The role is available on a hybrid basis in New York City or Washington, D.C.; candidates in other Orchestra office locations and remote candidates will also be considered.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant communications experience, in a PR agency or in-house at a higher education institution, company, nonprofit, or in media or journalism.
- Strong news sense, knowledge of the media, and experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters covering major issues.
- Experience engaging with media for both rapid-response and long-lead stories.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience managing, preparing, and staffing high-touch principals or organizational leaders.
- Ability to multitask, handle multiple assignments, work quickly, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and pay close attention to detail.
- Enjoys managing people and has experience motivating, leading, and mentoring a diverse team to meet objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic conversations and advance communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts.
- Develop and oversee integrated campaigns using public affairs, media, and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals.
- Directly manage and mentor staff, providing strategic direction and feedback on their development and client work.
- Draft high-level materials, including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging, and op-eds.
- Collaborate with the management team to develop and inspire strategists to be innovative and creative.
- Help the practice win new business and expand relationships by leveraging an existing network and identifying new opportunities.
Benefits
- Vice Presidents are 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
Senior
Education Level
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