Location: New York,NY, USA
ABOUT BERLINROSENBerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers' rights communications. They have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer's PR Power List for three consecutive years, PRNews' Large PR Agency of the Year (2023; 2021), PR News' Digital Firm of the Year (2023) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes' latest Best PR Agencies in America list.People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.ABOUT THE CITIES TEAMBerlinRosen's Cities practice comprises over 70 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, Los Angeles and other major cities across the country on issues ranging from arts & culture, healthcare, urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs, higher education, real estate, travel, lifestyle and more. Whether it's elevating new projects and brands or launching some of our city's most visited attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities.The Arts & Culture team works with artists, institutions, commercial galleries, foundations, not-for-profits and thought leaders who are advancing the global cultural conversation. Clients include the New Museum, Storm King Art Center, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Art Bridges, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, 92NY, Brooklyn Public Library, and Anat Ebgi and Megan Mulrooney galleries, among many others.ABOUT THIS ROLEBerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join us as a Vice President. In this role, you will counsel clients across our practice through comprehensive communications strategies that advance client goals, mentor and manage junior staff and actively engage in business development. As a core leader of the team, you should thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate thoughtfulness in creating a collaborative culture and have expertise on team capacity planning and business development.Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Arts & Culture team is in-office 3 days per week.ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSAs a Vice President on the Cities team, you will…Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile clientsManage client communications daily: setting expectations, escalating urgent needs, building and maintaining strong relationships, etc.Lead account teams to make sure quality of work, goals and deadlines are met with strong ROIEngage and maintain strong relationships with key reportersWrite and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plansMentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results and supporting professional growthDrive business development and lead RFP responsesEssential skills:A minimum of 7 years of strategic communications experience: in-house, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferredDeep experience in media relations and a demonstrated interest in arts and cultureThoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teams and the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniquesCreative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client's unique history and goals: each client has a specific history and goal and your strategies should take their uniqueness into considerationExceptional client-service skills that makes each client feel like they're your highest priorityStrong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing eyes and can skillfully adapt your presentation style depending on your audienceExpert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to detailsNote: Interested in this role but it's not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.WORKING AT BERLINROSENCompensation philosophy: BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$150,000Vice Presidents are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.Benefits:Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependentsPre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodGenerous paid time off (PTO)20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year's Day, plus 11 holidaysPre-tax commuter benefitsMobile phone reimbursement for data and minutesEmployer-funded life insuranceDiscounted annual bikeshare membershipCorporate discounts through Tickets at Work#LI-DK1#LI-Hybrid#J-18808-Ljbffr