Vice President (Public Relations)

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Forget timesheets, spray-and-pray media outreach and bland, programmatic PR work. SBS is unlike any PR agency you’ve ever heard of : We value intellectual curiosity, diversity of thought, strong counsel, and above all, big-win media results that drive meaningful business impact. Where other agencies enforce rigid hierarchies and dogmatic workflows, SBS empowers all of its people to take charge of their careers and become leaders on their teams and across the agency.

About us :

The Brew Crew is a group of informed, curious and creative storytellers for established brands like American Express, Flexport, Cloudflare, GitHub, Paradigm, and exciting startups in AI, aerospace, blockchain, future of work and so much more.

Vice President Responsibilities

Manage key client relationships

Manage client contracts and budgets

Manage the development of goals / KPIs / business objectives with client

Provide strategic counsel on media plans / campaigns

Provide analysis of PR objectives and outcomes

Provide crisis management and counsel

Drive media results through outreach and creative story ideation

Provide strategic counsel on written content (ideation / execution / amplification)

Spearhead key initiatives, programs and events for agency development i.e. agency marketing, employee onboarding / recruitment, off-sites, etc.

Lead skills and professional development across the agency

Coach and mentor internal team members, conducting annual performance reviews

Champion the agency values / brand both inside and outside the company

Act as an integral member of the senior management team, making strategic decisions that set the appropriate direction for the agency, its accounts and its people

Vice President Skills & Qualifications

At least 10 years client or agency PR / communications experience

Demonstrated ability to drive meaningful media results

Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented and focus on setting and managing to a high bar

A creative mindset

Brilliant writing skills

Demonstrated ability to grow account teams / client relationships and agencies / companies

Experience or demonstrated expertise in talent development across all levels - from the most junior to senior leaders

Experience or demonstrated ability to manage multiple key stakeholders (clients, partners, customers, other agencies, etc.)

Ability to set appropriate client expectations and provide thoughtful analysis on PR outcomes

Business acumen with the ability to represent the agency across a range of key audiences

We understand that a job description may not capture all of the skills and experiences that can contribute to success in this role. If you have a passion for media strategy and external storytelling, we want to hear from you, regardless of whether you fit neatly into all of the criteria listed above.

SBS offers benefits that reflect the values of our team, stay true to our culture and put our people first. Here are just a few of the ways we show our appreciation :

Unlimited PTO

Fringe Benefits - monthly points for lifestyle services of your choice, from UberEats to Airbnb & Netflix

401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%

Generous monthly donations to charities and non-profit organizations that are personally meaningful and selected by members of the Brew Crew

Mental wellness days

At SBS Comms, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for success and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where we elevate the voices that reflect the world we live in.

Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, and education or certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications. Salary ranges for this position are between $160,000 and $200,000 annually. Strange Brew Strategies also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and generous benefits.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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