Public Relations Senior Vice President (B2B Technology)
San Francisco, CA / New York, NY / Jersey City, NJ
The Senior Vice President, B2B Technology position is a unique opportunity to become a leader for an award winning Technology PR agency. As a senior member of our leadership team, the Senior Vice President will be a visionary creative type with 13+ years of experience growing teams and delighting clients. The Senior Vice President will also drive new business development, support agency infrastructure and drive key business cornerstones forward. As a growing public relations agency, the Senior Vice President role is a pivotal position as this individual will serve as a mentor, manager and lead example for all account teams on client management, staff development, and strategic guidance while also leading select accounts. If you have been waiting to discover a leadership role that allows you to be a catalyst in a thriving, meaningful workplace, then Highwire might be just the place for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee $1.5-$2M in account revenue as most senior, strategic client counsel
- Consistently produce a coherent strategy for clients and projects
- Work with top executives at leading technology companies as a trusted counselor and advisor
- Own and drive a cornerstone in the agency (excellent careers, superb client service, strong financials, improved operations and tools aka smooth operators)
- Generate business revenue within existing clients by taking a broad view of the entire marketing and communications mix, and offering strategic recommendations to expand scope of work or bring new services to clients
- Identify and lead pitch to bring in new clients with growth goals tied to salary
- Work with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions utilizing traditional PR, digital and social media platforms to deliver maximum performance and results
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
- Manage, mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis
- Monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance reviews
- Represent Highwire and key clients at high level industry events, seminars and conferences as required to maintain professional development and to build networking and new business contacts
- Service clients profitably while monitoring and advising on staff billability, client needs, resource load and staff performance.
- Maintain account group revenue by managing the ebb and flow of accounts and budgets
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related fieldMinimum 15 years experience in a communications either in-house or with an agency with at least 5 years in senior leadership capacityDemonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placementsExtensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications mediaExperience with social media influencer engagement, content campaigns, and media coverage amplificationDemonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization's mission and goalsInnovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and outputExperience in building, managing, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialistsExcellent judgment and creative problem solving skillsAbility to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needsExperience setting up measurement programs and measuring the ongoing ROI of communications activitiesHighwire Perks
Competitive salaryMerit-based bonuses and promotionsHybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyleExcellent vacation policy including extended break for summer and winter holidayParticipate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3pm401K MatchMedical and dental benefits / FSAPaid Parental LeaveCommuter BenefitGrowth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.Technology reimbursementWellness benefitDonation MatchMentorshipMonthly recognition programsEmployee referral bonusNew business referral bonusQuarterly Highwire fun events Thanksgiving is our favorite holidayDog friendly work environmentExtremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth$195,000 - $249,000 a year
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.