VP, Brand & Media Strategy (Hybrid)

Overtime; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Overtime is seeking a VP of PR & Communications to guide high-priority initiatives, including brand announcements, launches and events from our DUMBO, Brooklyn office. You will draft external materials, pitch media, and secure coverage across local, national and international outlets.

You will collaborate with the C-suite and marketing partners, guide crisis communications, and embed executives at podcasts and speaking engagements. Travel to events will be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading PR and communications for a growth-focused company.
• Strong storytelling and media pitching skills across traditional and digital outlets.
• Ability to work with the C-suite and manage crisis communications effectively.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee brand announcements, launches, events and strategic comms for key initiatives.
• Draft and develop internal and external materials for announcements including press releases, pitches and media lists.
• Build and maintain relationships with media and place stories in industry publications.
• Lead award submissions and secure relevant speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with marketing partners on press releases and partnerships communications.
• Serve as media liaison for local, national and international press; respond to inquiries.
• Define and execute strategies to embed executives at podcasts, panels and speaking events.
• Bring new creative approaches to optimize company objectives and coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and assess risks; lead crisis communications responses.
• Travel and facilitate events across Overtime IP; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Press releases

Storytelling

C-suite collaboration

Crisis communications

Event/appearance planning

Job description

Overtime is seeking a VP of PR & Communications to guide high-priority initiatives, including brand announcements, launches and events from our DUMBO, Brooklyn office. You will draft external materials, pitch media, and secure coverage across local, national and international outlets.

You will collaborate with the C-suite and marketing partners, guide crisis communications, and embed executives at podcasts and speaking engagements. Travel to events will be required.