VP, Higher Education Communications & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

End of year bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Orchestra's Higher Education team is seeking an experienced strategic communicator to lead campaigns for colleges and universities, driving media coverage and program promotion across multiple client accounts. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, campaign leadership, and strong writing and relationship skills.

The Vice President will guide staff, craft strategy decks and op-eds, and manage integrated campaigns across public affairs, media and digital channels.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in communications for higher education, nonprofits, media or similar sectors
• Strong news sense and relationships with key reporters
• Experience with rapid response and long-lead stories
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Experience mentoring leaders
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic conversations and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts to deliver top-notch results for our clients
• Develop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals
• Directly manage and mentor staff and provide overall strategic direction and feedback for their development and client work
• Hold the pen on drafting high level materials including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging and op-eds
• Collaborate closely with the management team to develop and inspire our team of strategists to be innovative and creative
• Help our practice win new business and proactively expand our relationships by leveraging your existing network and identifying new opportunities

Skills

8+ years communications experience

Media relations

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Written communication

Project management

Networking relationships

News sense

Job description

Orchestra's Higher Education team is seeking an experienced strategic communicator to lead campaigns for colleges and universities, driving media coverage and program promotion across multiple client accounts. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, campaign leadership, and strong writing and relationship skills.

The Vice President will guide staff, craft strategy decks and op-eds, and manage integrated campaigns across public affairs, media and digital channels.