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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced strategic communicator to join our growing Higher Education team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PR with a proven track record of creating and driving strategy, managing campaigns and promoting programs that drive media coverage. They should excel at managing multiple clients and work streams, thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a strategic mindset that helps drive innovative, results-driven PR campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who carries a passion for higher education and the role it plays in society, in elevating the stories of colleges, universities and other corollary organizations and in leading on client work to achieve and advance their goals and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic conversations and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts to deliver top-notch results for our clients
- Develop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals
- Directly manage and mentor staff and provide overall strategic direction and feedback for their development and client work
- Hold the pen on drafting high level materials including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging and op-eds
- Collaborate closely with the management team to develop and inspire our team of strategists to be innovative and creative
- Help our practice win new business and proactively expand our relationships by leveraging your existing network and identifying new opportunities
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience in communications: PR agency or in-house for higher education institutions, companies, nonprofits media or journalism
- Is an avid consumer of news, with a strong news sense and knowledge of the media and experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters covering the top issues of the day
- Experience engaging with media for both rapid response and long-lead stories
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Experience managing, prepping and staffing high-touch principals or organizational leaders
- Ability to multi-task easily, including handling multiple assignments at once, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details
- Enjoys managing people and has experience in successfully motivating, leading and mentoring a diverse team to meet objectives
Skills
- Public relations
- Communications strategy
- Campaign management
- Media relations
- Digital tactics
- Public affairs
- Content creation
- Crisis communications
- Strategic planning
- Client management
- Team leadership
- Business development
- Media engagement
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
Location
- New York City, NY
- Washington, D.C.
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Vice President
- 8+ years of relevant work experience
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000-$150,000
Benefits
- End of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance
About the Company
- BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world.
- Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence.
- The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution.
- Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more.
- Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR.
- It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team.
- Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.
- Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape.
- Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR.
- It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals.
- Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
Equal Opportunity
- People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Orchestra 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.