VP, Higher Education Communications (Hybrid NYC/DC)

Berlin Rosen, Ltd; New York, Washington (NY, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonuses

Hybrid work model

Visa sponsorship / Green card

Job summary

BerlinRosen, part of Orchestra, seeks an experienced Vice President to lead the Higher Education team. The role focuses on shaping communications strategy, guiding campaigns, and driving media coverage for multiple colleges and universities.

A proven track record in PR and higher education is required. You will manage senior staff, mentor teams, draft strategic materials, and collaborate with senior leaders to win new business.

Qualifications

• Eight plus years of communications experience in PR agency or in-house for higher education, nonprofits, media or journalism.
• Strong news sense and relationships with reporters covering top issues.
• Experience engaging with media for rapid response and long-lead stories.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience mentoring staff and providing strategic direction.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic conversations and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts.
• Develop and oversee integrated campaigns using public affairs, media and digital tactics.
• Directly manage and mentor staff and provide strategic direction for development and client work.
• Draft high-level materials including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging and op-eds.
• Collaborate with management to inspire the team to be innovative and creative.
• Help win new business and expand client relationships by leveraging your network.

Skills

8+ years comms

News sense

Media relations

Written communication

Oral communication

Staff mentoring

Leadership

Job description

BerlinRosen, part of Orchestra, seeks an experienced Vice President to lead the Higher Education team. The role focuses on shaping communications strategy, guiding campaigns, and driving media coverage for multiple colleges and universities.

A proven track record in PR and higher education is required. You will manage senior staff, mentor teams, draft strategic materials, and collaborate with senior leaders to win new business.