Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Campaigns, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Media Buying and Planning, Mentoring, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Public Affairs, Target Marketing, Team Lead/Manager, Thought Leadership, Writing Skills
We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Public Affairs (SVP) to accelerate our firm's growth across a diverse grouping of industries, sectors and issues. This role can be based out of either our Washington D.C., New York or Chicago office.
WHO YOU ARE
A strong candidate:
- Is a proven strategic thinker, bringing an informed and innovative perspective to client challenges
- Has experience with political, policy, or corporate advocacy communications and campaigns, including experience with brand marketing, media planning and analytics, audience targeting, integrated marketing and thought leadership strategies
- Has an inherent new business mentality and knows how to leverage network to surface opportunities
- Has the judgement to assess opportunities and threats and provide actionable guidance to clients
- Inspires teams to prioritize, multi-task, and put forth exceptional efforts under pressure
- Emphasizes empowerment and growth of junior talent
- Is detail-oriented and a strong spoken and written communicator
- Able to manage complex issues with creative and effective solutions
- Is a proven trusted advisor to clients or principals and brings strong relationships with senior communications and media professionals, business, and political leaders
- Seen as a reliable problem solver
- Stays current and adaptable to the impact of changing political, policy, or media landscapes on communications strategy
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Generate and/or manage a $1-3M annual portfolio of business
- Advise clients and lead teams in the development of high-impact and measurable strategic communications and campaigns
- Develop and mentor team members and identify the next generation of Avoq leaders
- Lead new business pitches, preparation, and delivery for winning new client assignments
- Provide insightful strategies that are actionable and impactful
- Design and oversee client budgets and work plans