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About the Role

Ruder Finn is seeking a Vice President (VP) to join our Relate team, integrating people, purpose, and policy. This role focuses on developing and executing programs and communications for businesses, governments, and NGOs on critical topics like environmental sustainability, social impact, advocacy, and public affairs. The VP will lead strategic counsel and execution for clients, managing complex communications in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior strategic advisor to clients on public affairs, reputation management, and crisis response
Lead the development and execution of high-impact communications strategies in response to evolving issues, including infrastructure updates, political developments, and public sentiment
Cultivate and manage strong relationships with media, government stakeholders, and community leaders
Provide proactive and reactive media relations counsel, including message development, press materials, media training, and interview preparation
Monitor emerging risks and issues, lead rapid response efforts, and manage crisis communications plans
Collaborate with internal client teams and executive leadership to align messaging with business objectives and public expectations
Identify opportunities for earned media and stakeholder engagement that reinforce client goals and transparency
Stay ahead of trends in energy, government policy, and public opinion that may impact the sector or client operations
Represent Ruder Finn’s values in client engagement, contributing to new business development and organic growth opportunities

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in public relations, with a strong emphasis on public affairs, crisis communications, and media relations
Experience working in the energy/electrical/utility vertical
Exceptional writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Deep knowledge of political, economic, and media landscape, with experience managing sensitive, high-profile issues
Demonstrated success in advising senior-level executives on complex communications strategies and media engagement
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists, policymakers, regulators, and community stakeholders
Passion for serving the public and navigating nuanced, multicultural contexts

Skills

Energy/electric/utility industry expertise
Health and corporate reputation
Public affairs
Issues/crisis communications
Media relations
Strategic counsel
High-stakes communications
Regulatory landscape knowledge
Media landscape knowledge

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years of experience in public relations
Vice President (VP)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public affairs, political science, journalism, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$115,000 – $150,000

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
Health, Dental, Vision
Company paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401k (match) plan
Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
Generous PTO policy
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional learning and development opportunities
Workplace flexibility

About the Company

At Relate, we integrate people, purpose, and policy by working collaboratively with businesses, governments, and NGOs.
Our team develops and executes programs and communications that engage key audiences on critical topics such as environmental sustainability, social impact, advocacy, and public affairs.

Equal Opportunity

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.