Vice President of Communications

POLITICO; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Vice President of Communications to lead a proactive public relations strategy. This dynamic role involves enhancing visibility across various platforms, cultivating media relationships, and collaborating across teams to support business and editorial objectives. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in communications, particularly in media relations and crisis management, and a strong network of contacts. Join a company that values innovation, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in journalism.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications, particularly in media relations.
• Strong network of media contacts and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a public relations strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Manage and mentor the communications team to ensure proactive PR plans.

Skills

Media Relations

Crisis Management

Team Leadership

Public Relations Strategy

Political Communications

Job description

Description

The Vice President of Communications will serve as a strategic partner to editorial leadership, dedicated to developing and executing a proactive public relations strategy that champions POLITICO's journalism and journalists, and supports business initiatives and growth in the U.S. This role will drive efforts to significantly enhance POLITICO’s visibility across digital, broadcast, and audio platforms, with a particular emphasis on engaging influencers and amplifying our reporting. The Vice President will relentlessly seek opportunities to differentiate POLITICO’s reporting and business strategy, positioning our journalists, editors, and executives as thought leaders in the market and across the political landscape.

Key relationships:

• Global Editor-in-Chief
• Executive Editor
• Executive Vice President
• Head of News
• Chief Executive Officer
• EVP, Media Business, U.S.
• EVP, Professional Subscriptions, U.S.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and Implement PR Strategy: Develop and execute a public relations strategy for the U.S. that aligns with corporate goals and editorial priorities and objectives.
• Cultivate Strategic Media Relationships: Build and manage relationships with key media contacts to enhance POLITICO's visibility.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Work within a leadership structure to support business and editorial priorities and objectives through effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee Communications Team: Manage and mentor Communications/PR Managers embedded within reporting teams, ensuring the development of proactive PR plans.
• Collaborate on Transatlantic Strategies: Work closely with the Managing Director in Europe to develop strategies that highlight POLITICO’s unique strengths.
• Manage Media Partnerships: Create and oversee media partnerships and speaking opportunities that amplify our brand and journalism.
• Draft Communication Materials: Prepare various communication materials, including press releases, talking points, and media pitches.
• Budget Management: Manage the communications budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

What You'll Need:

• 10+ years of experience in communications, with expertise in media relations and crisis management.
• Strong network of media contacts.
• Proven ability to manage and lead communications teams.
• A proactive and relentless mindset
• Deep experience in fast-paced, news-driven environments required.
• Media or political communications experience is strongly preferred.
• Policy communications experience a plus.

Critical Capabilities:

• Lead People: Work within a matrixed business and newsroom structure to influence without direct authority. Strive for success by removing barriers and finding solutions.
• Know News: Have deep knowledge of the political news ecosystem and its players. Must understand the pulse of the newsroom, what makes a good story and how to differentiate it.
• Drive Results: Must always seek new opportunities and seize them, while navigating roadblocks challenges, be able to quickly prioritize and act to drive results.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.

We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.

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