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 advises colleges, universities and academic institutions on communications across paid, earned, social, content and crisis channels. 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 lead strategic communications for multiple high-profile client accounts, oversee integrated campaigns, and help clients achieve their goals and advance their initiatives. The role also includes managing and mentoring staff, producing senior-level communications materials, contributing to team strategy and creativity, and supporting new-business growth and client relationship expansion. 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, at a PR agency or in-house for higher education institutions, companies, nonprofits, media or journalism.
- Strong news sense and knowledge of the media, including experience engaging and maintaining 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 handle multiple assignments, work quickly, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and pay close attention to detail.
- Experience motivating, leading and mentoring a diverse team to meet objectives.
- Strategic mindset and ability to manage multiple clients and work streams.
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.
- 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
Senior
Education Level
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