Public Relations Senior Vice President (B2B Technology)

Public Relations Senior Vice President (B2B Technology)

Boston, MA / Charlotte, NC / Detroit, MI / Miami, FL / New Haven, CT / Philadelphia, PA / Raleigh, NC / Washington, D.C.

Strategic Comms B2B Technology Sector I Senior Vice President

Full Time / Remote

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 field

Minimum 15 years experience in a communications either in-house or with an agency with at least 5 years in senior leadership capacity

Demonstrated 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 placements

Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media

Experience with social media influencer engagement, content campaigns, and media coverage amplification

Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization's mission and goals

Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output

Experience in building, managing, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialists

Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills

Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs

Experience setting up measurement programs and measuring the ongoing ROI of communications activities

Highwire Perks

Competitive salary

Merit-based bonuses and promotions

Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle

Excellent vacation policy including extended break for summer and winter holiday

Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3pm

401K Match

Medical and dental benefits / FSA

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefit

Home office equipment stipend

Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.

Technology reimbursement

Wellness benefit

Donation Match

Mentorship

Monthly recognition programs

Employee referral bonus

New business referral bonus

Quarterly Highwire fun events Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday

Dog friendly work environment

Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth