Assistant Vice President

About Us

Established in 1984 and celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands.

We create meaningful connections between some of the world’s most iconic brands and their audiences by utilizing diverse perspectives to develop culturally relevant client campaigns.

We believe differences fuel the creative spirit; that by embracing diverse perspectives and cultures, innovation can flourish, and creativity will shine through in each story we tell.

DEI Statement

Differences fuel the creative spirit.

At Nike Communications, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components to our success, and we are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values and supports the unique talents and perspectives of every individual.

We are passionate about building an agency that truly reflects the diversity of our world, and we firmly believe that fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity is a fundamental responsibility shared by everyone within our agency.

More About the Role

Join our Travel team as an Assistant Vice President based in our growing Los Angeles office ! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts across the Travel industry.

Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership : Serves as the primary point of contact for clients in areas including creative campaign development, brand reputation management and influencer engagement strategies
• Strategic Planning : Partners with the Senior Vice President and other agency partners as needed overseeing all activation execution
• Brand Collaboration & Partnerships : Leads brand collaboration, event strategy, and partnership initiatives with innovative thinking, leveraging robust talent recommendations to drive impactful campaigns and events.

Ensures seamless integration with client objectives and brand identity for maximum effectiveness

• Media Relations : Helps team continue to build and strengthen relationships with Los Angeles and national media. Support by securing earned media placements in top outlets and new media platforms, focusing on marquee thought leadership and brand feature stories that enhance brand visibility and credibility while advising account teams on their pitching efforts and targets
• Team Mentorship & Development : Supports the growth and advancement of multiple account teams through mentoring, development, and retention efforts
• Business Development : Proactively identifies new business leads and opportunities, developing proposals and presentations to secure new client partnerships
• Financial Management : Manages the financial performance of their teams, holding them accountable for time and budget management for clients

Qualifications

• Professional Experience : Brings a minimum of 9 years of experience in public relations and media relations
• Leadership Skills : Experience mentoring and managing clients, account leaders and their teams, showcasing the ability to nurture talent and foster growth within a team environment while also managing large events / programs
• Media & Industry Landscape Mastery : Possesses an in-depth understanding of the media landscape and the Travel, Spa / Wellness, Real Estate, Luxury, and Food & Beverage industries.

Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering high-quality stories across various media platforms, highlighting effectiveness and impact in securing feature story coverage

Build & Maintain Lasting Relationships : Cultivates and maintains genuine relationships with top media outlets, fostering trust and mutual respect.

Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation

• Travel Flexibility : Embraces opportunities to travel for work-related events or meetings, allowing for engagement and collaboration across diverse settings
• Communication Skills : Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills online and in-person
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Adaptability : Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience

The salary range is $120,000 - $130,000 annually.

Benefits

• Health Benefits : Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
• Financial Security : Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
• Time Off : Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
• Holiday Closure : Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
• Summer Flexibility : Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Family Support : Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
• Phone Expenses : Receive cellphone reimbursement
• Technology : Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
• Bonuses : Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
• Agency Bonding : Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
• Emphasis on DEI : A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives

Nike Communications, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Nike Communications, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.