Vice President, Public Affairs

Avōq • New York, NY

97d • $180,000

About The Position

Avoq is seeking a Vice President to accelerate our firm’s growth across a diverse grouping of industries, sectors and issues. This hybrid role will be based in our New York office, but we’re open to exploring Washington D.C., New Jersey or Chicago based candidates if experience aligns.

Requirements

• Effective at securing new business as a member of a pitch team.
• Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue and/or policy/regulatory area (energy expertise preferred but not mandatory) and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally.
• Leadership and management skills across the firm with account teams and clients.
• Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients, including new business opportunities.
• Expertise in creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and leading large-scale communications or campaigns.
• Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting news, digital and data analytics landscape, and can creatively apply insights to client situations.
• Track record of designing systems and teams that ensure that everyone can thrive.
• Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets.
• Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Secure and support the generation or management of a $500K-1.25M portfolio of business annually.
• Lead new business development efforts, including strategy development and management of pitch teams.
• Create and lead high-impact strategies for clients and work with account teams to optimize impact and results.
• Successfully integrate research, creative, earned, social and paid media, and strategic planning services into communications strategies for new business opportunities and clients.
• Design and manage client budgets and work plans to meet financial objectives.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) contributions
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
• Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees