Vice President, Higher Education
About The Position
BerlinRosen, part of Orchestra, is seeking an experienced strategic communicator to join its growing Higher Education team. The team works with colleges, universities and academic institutions on integrated communications spanning paid, earned, social, content and crisis communications. Its clients include Ivy League institutions, elite R1 research universities and flagship public university systems. The Vice President will lead communications strategy and campaigns for multiple high-profile client accounts, help institutions elevate their voices and protect their reputations, and guide work designed to achieve client goals and initiatives. The role also includes managing and mentoring staff, contributing to new business, and expanding client relationships. The position is available on a hybrid basis in the New York City and Washington, D.C. offices; 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 for higher education institutions, companies, nonprofits, media or journalism.
- Strong news sense and knowledge of the media, with 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 communications skills.
- Experience managing, preparing and staffing high-touch principals or organizational leaders.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and pay close attention to detail.
- Experience and enjoyment in managing people, including successfully motivating, leading and mentoring a diverse team to meet objectives.
- Passion for higher education and its role in society.
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 audiences and achieve client goals.
- 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 client relationships by leveraging an existing network and identifying new opportunities.
- Engage with media on rapid-response and long-lead stories.
- Manage, prepare and staff high-touch principals or organizational leaders.
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
Executive
Education Level
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