Vice President, Reputation Management

Avōq•Asbury Park, NJ

23h•$180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Avoq is seeking a Vice President to join our Reputation Management team and accelerate our firm’s growth across a diverse grouping of industries, sectors, and issues with a focus on energy expertise. WHO YOU ARE A self-motivated leader and strategic thinker who can bring passion and commitment to clients and team members. Is energized by the prospect of winning new business and servicing high profile clients. Inspires teams to do great work with a need to prioritize, work on multiple issues simultaneously and exceed client expectations. Provide team leadership and emphasize the empowerment and growth of team members. Has earned a reputation with clients as a trusted advisor and innovative problem solver Embraces and capitalizes on change to develop campaigns within the context of an ever-evolving political, corporate and media landscape WHAT YOU’LL DO Secure and support the generation or management of a $500K-1.25M portfolio of business annually Serve as a strategic communications leader with deep energy and infrastructure industry expertise, translating complex regulatory, policy, and market dynamics (e.g., utilities, renewables, energy transition) into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholders, including media, customers, policymakers and community leaders. Previous in-house utilities or agency experience preferred. Lead high-impact communications initiatives that require direct experience in the energy sector, as well as issues management tied to infrastructure, sustainability, and energy market developments. Create high-impact strategies and leverage your team to optimize impact and results Lead new business development efforts, including strategy development and management of pitch teams Successfully integrate digital/online and planning products and services into new business opportunities Design and manage client budgets and work plans to meet financial objectives YOUR EXPERIENCE As a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below: 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 and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-ed’s/white paper, etc.) 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 at creating comprehensive communications strategy and solutions As an exceptional candidate, you possess many of the following attributes: 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 Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team! Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates. The salary for this role starts at $180,000 We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes: 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Paid parental leave 401(k) contributions Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office) 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected] and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

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 and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-ed’s/white paper, etc.)
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 at creating comprehensive communications strategy 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
Serve as a strategic communications leader with deep energy and infrastructure industry expertise, translating complex regulatory, policy, and market dynamics (e.g., utilities, renewables, energy transition) into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholders, including media, customers, policymakers and community leaders.
Lead high-impact communications initiatives that require direct experience in the energy sector, as well as issues management tied to infrastructure, sustainability, and energy market developments.
Create high-impact strategies and leverage your team to optimize impact and results
Lead new business development efforts, including strategy development and management of pitch teams
Successfully integrate digital/online and planning products and services into new business opportunities
Design and manage client budgets and work plans to meet financial objectives