Chief Communications Strategist & Media Leader

Comella & Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

20 days PTO

Job summary

Comella & Co., a fast-growing communications firm, seeks a seasoned Vice President of Communications to set strategy, lead media engagement, and deliver high-impact results for national audiences. You will steward major accounts, leverage deep tech and business press relationships, and shape client narratives with a senior leadership team.

This hybrid role is based in New York, offering significant leadership opportunities and the chance to expand the firm's reach in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of communications experience in fast-moving environments.
• Extensive relationships with top-tier technology and business press.
• Proven on-the-record media relations experience.
• Experience advising senior executives or high-profile principals.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills.
• Strategic mindset with ability to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Strong leadership with experience managing teams and mentoring talent.
• Entrepreneurial drive in a fast-paced, growing firm.
• Creativity and willingness to push boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior communications strategist across a portfolio of high-profile clients in business, public affairs, and beyond.
• Develop and lead integrated communications strategies aligned with client growth and policy objectives.
• Leverage relationships with media to secure top-tier coverage across platforms and identify new reporters and outlets.
• Research, pursue, and cultivate new connections and match stories to audiences.
• Identify narrative opportunities and drive story placement in competitive cycles.
• Shape executive visibility strategies including interviews, thought leadership, and op-ed placements.
• Contribute to business development through pitches and expanding client relationships.
• Relentlessly pursue breakthrough ideas to achieve results.

Skills

12+ years of communications experience

Extensive relationships with top-tier-

Job description

Comella & Co., a fast-growing communications firm, seeks a seasoned Vice President of Communications to set strategy, lead media engagement, and deliver high-impact results for national audiences. You will steward major accounts, leverage deep tech and business press relationships, and shape client narratives with a senior leadership team.

This hybrid role is based in New York, offering significant leadership opportunities and the chance to expand the firm's reach in a dynamic market.