Vice President
- Agency - Venture Backed Tech
- New York, United States / Hybrid
We are partnering with a rapidly scaling communications agency known for helping venture-backed businesses craft compelling narratives, elevate visibility, and earn meaningful media attention. Specializing exclusively in the technology and innovation sectors, the agency works with startups and established venture-backed companies to sharpen their positioning and drive impactful coverage across top-tier media outlets. Founded by an award-winning communications leader, the firm emphasizes a storytelling-first philosophy — translating complex business ideas into clear, resonant narratives that land with both press and audiences.
The firm is looking to add a Vice President to its team — a senior communications professional who can lead strategic initiatives, shape compelling narratives, and elevate client visibility.
Role
- Oversee the composition and strategic direction of multiple client accounts, ensuring each engagement aligns with client goals, agency standards, and long-term outcomes.
- Lead proactive, hands-on media relations, particularly with top-tier outlets, and navigate high-stakes or sensitive account situations where strategic messaging is critical.
- Serve as a point person for crisis communication and reputation management, providing counsel and swift execution during urgent or high-pressure moments.
- Mentor and guide team members, managing resources across accounts and fostering professional growth through coaching, feedback, and delegation.
- Identify and resolve issues on underperforming accounts, demonstrating a strategic mindset and operational agility to correct course before problems escalate.
- Proactively spot new opportunities for client and agency growth, leveraging industry insights and emerging trends to introduce fresh ideas or offerings.
- Inspire and elevate the performance of direct reports and cross-functional teammates, promoting a culture of accountability, confidence, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate excellence in new business development, from pitch strategy and storytelling to prospect engagement and closing — helping drive agency expansion and brand recognition.
Requirements
- Proven experience in public relations, with a background in an agency setting.
- Genuine enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a talent for amplifying the stories of venture-backed companies.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational abilities, balancing multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables across fast-moving accounts.
- Extreme attention to detail, ensuring every pitch, plan, and communication is clear, accurate, and on-brand.
- Ability to distill complex ideas into clear narratives and frameworks, turning strategic thinking into actionable communications.
- Relationship-first approach to networking, grounded in authenticity and long-term value.
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and embrace candid feedback, viewing each project and challenge as an opportunity for development.
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