VP, Strategic Communications & Media Relations

RedStone Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Undisclosed Advisory Firm in New York City seeks a Vice President or SVP to lead senior communications strategy and media engagement across multiple industries. The role reports to the COO and requires in-person work three to four days per week in the NYC office.

You will oversee client accounts, mentor teams, and collaborate with firm leadership to grow the business through proactive and reactive media relations and strategic messaging.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in strategic or financial communications (in-house or agency).
• Proven success developing and executing media relations strategies.
• Strong relationships with journalists across business, finance, and national media.
• Ability to lead complex, fast-moving projects with precision and judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; distill complex issues into compelling narratives.
• Experience in business development, including pitching and onboarding new clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts across industries, overseeing strategic communications and media engagement.
• Manage day-to-day deliverables including messaging, press materials, and Q&A documents.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues to build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to identify and source new business opportunities.
• Guide teams and ensure exceptional client service; work with leadership to grow the business.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic comms

Team leadership

Crisis comms

Mentoring

Job description

Undisclosed Advisory Firm in New York City seeks a Vice President or SVP to lead senior communications strategy and media engagement across multiple industries. The role reports to the COO and requires in-person work three to four days per week in the NYC office.

You will oversee client accounts, mentor teams, and collaborate with firm leadership to grow the business through proactive and reactive media relations and strategic messaging.