Senior Vice President Communications (Washington, D.C., Boston, or Remote)

Browning Environmental; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Vice President of Communications to lead strategic initiatives and business development efforts. This role offers the chance to shape communications strategies for environmental products and services while overseeing a talented team. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will manage high-impact projects and provide strategic counsel to senior clients. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to diversity and inclusion, where your leadership can make a significant difference in promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. If you have a passion for strategic communications and a commitment to environmental issues, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

401(k) Match

Competitive salary

Bonus and commissions

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate or strategic communications, with 5+ years in management.
• Experience promoting environmental initiatives and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency presentations and negotiations while managing strategic communications projects.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and manage remote team delivery.

Skills

Corporate communications

Strategic communications

Project management

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Location: Washington D.C., Boston or remote

Browning Environmental Communications (Browning) is seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications to oversee accounts and support business development, reporting to the agency’s CEO.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Leading on agency presentations, proposals, negotiation, and securing business.
• Supporting development of US marketing materials.
• Project managing retained or project-based strategic communications assignments, including research, strategy, branding and creative, messaging, content, digital campaigns, stakeholder relations, media relations, and crisis management.
• Providing strategic counsel to — and coordinating with — senior representatives of clients day-to-day and processing their changing needs.
• Managing delivery of work from remote/hybrid team members to the highest quality.
• Hiring and developing talent.
• Contributing to agency knowledge management systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in corporate communications and/or strategic communications.
• 5+ years’ management experience at a major communications agency.
• 5+ years’ promoting and defending environmental products, services or initiatives e.g. clean energy or transport, circular economy, sustainable finance, low-carbon manufacturing, sustainable land management, etc.
• Ideally, experience of Californian climate and environmental policy as applied across the government.
• An inspiring leader, prepared to take responsibility for developing an office.
• Strong organizational and project management skills essential.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications in English.
• Great references.

Browning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type

Full-time (Remote / Hybrid); Based in Washington, D.C., Boston, or working remotely within US time zones.

Competitive + bonus + commissions + healthcare + 401(k) Match.