Senior VP, Strategic Communications & Crisis Leadership

HELLER; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Job summary

HELLER is a leading public relations and strategic communications consultancy with offices in New York and Los Angeles. We are seeking an exceptional, dynamic, and driven communications professional to join our fast-growing team in New York.

Senior Vice Presidents have a broad mandate to advance our clients’ and the firm’s interests. They relentlessly work to create and implement strategic communications programs, lead multiple accounts, apply national media expertise, work with legal teams,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in political communications, corporate communications, public affairs or public relations with a desire to be part of and help lead an excellent team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can quickly analyze issues, execute several projects simultaneously, and think creatively and problem-solve to advance client priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with a proven ability to produce well-written and compelling documents on tight deadlines.
• A strong interest in the news and a comprehensive understanding of the media industry.
• Ability to work well with others and manage in all directions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to build strong relationships with coworkers and members of the media.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic communications programs for a variety of clients across a range of industries.
• Lead multiple accounts in varying topic areas, managing significant and sensitive client relationships.
• Apply their sophisticated understanding of national media and issues management to develop targeted, tailored communications strategies
• Work collaboratively with legal teams and other advisors, as part of our clients’ core set of advisory relationships, to provide integrated guidance and counsel to clients as they move through critical moments.
• Manage production of day-to-day client deliverables – including researching, drafting and editing materials such as communications plans, press releases, fact sheets, talking points, op-eds and memos.
• Engage directly with global top-tier media to shape stories, serve as an on-the-record spokesperson, or rapidly respond to breaking news.
• Constantly generate creative ideas to help clients break through the noise and secure earned media coverage.

Job description

HELLER is a leading public relations and strategic communications consultancy with offices in New York and Los Angeles. We are seeking an exceptional, dynamic, and driven communications professional to join our fast-growing team in New York.

Senior Vice Presidents have a broad mandate to advance our clients’ and the firm’s interests. They relentlessly work to create and implement strategic communications programs, lead multiple accounts, apply national media expertise, work with legal teams,