Senior VP, Higher Education — Strategic Counsel & Growth

BerlinRosen, an Orchestra company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BerlinRosen, part of Orchestra, is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President to lead the Higher Education team in New York City or Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule of three days in office. The role emphasizes trusted advisory work, managing large accounts and guiding multi-disciplinary campaigns.

The ideal candidate will bring 11+ years in strategic communications, strong media relationships, and leadership in fast-paced environments, with responsibilities spanning client counsel,

Qualifications

• 11+ years of relevant strategic communications experience.
• PR agency experience strongly preferred.
• News sense and relationships with reporters.
• Experience engaging media for rapid response and long-lead stories.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Experience mentoring and leading staff.
• Business development skills, including pitches and client growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients, providing executive-level guidance.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns across public affairs, earned media, social and digital tactics.
• Directly manage and mentor staff and provide strategic direction and feedback.
• Draft high-level materials including strategy decks, communications plans and op-eds.
• Collaborate with management to motivate and inspire the team of strategists.
• Contribute to new business development efforts, including proposals and pitches.

Skills

Strategic communications

PR agency experience

Media relations

Written communication

Mentoring staff

Business development

Job description

BerlinRosen, part of Orchestra, is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President to lead the Higher Education team in New York City or Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule of three days in office. The role emphasizes trusted advisory work, managing large accounts and guiding multi-disciplinary campaigns.

The ideal candidate will bring 11+ years in strategic communications, strong media relationships, and leadership in fast-paced environments, with responsibilities spanning client counsel,