Senior VP, Earned Media Strategy & Leadership

DEY. Ideas + Influence

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 185,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programming

Job summary

DEY. is seeking a senior leader to drive earned media across a global client portfolio, turning strategy into coverage. This role is hands-on at VP/SVP level, developing angles, pitching stories, coaching principals for interviews, and guiding the team on media thinking.

You will mentor junior staff, partner with firm leadership, and help shape the earned media practice across DEY.'s work. The role requires 12+ years in PR or strategic communications, with a track record of securing high-impact

Qualifications

12+ years in public relations, earned media, or strategic communications at VP level, including client relationship management.
Active network across national and international outlets in print, broadcast, digital and emerging media.
Proven track record of high‑impact earned media for prominent clients in complex areas.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute media strategies across a client portfolio to place ideas with the right audiences.
Pitch and place stories, prepare principals for interviews, mentor team members on media thinking.
Counsel clients on communications strategy and crisis management with composure and judgment.
Lead and develop the earned media practice and contribute to business development.