Higher Education Communications Strategist

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States Orchestra Full time

ABOUT BERLINROSEN

Firm Overview

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with over 300 communications professionals in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. The company has expanded its presence across various sectors, including corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy, and workers' rights communications.

BerlinRosen has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named #1 on Observer's PR Power List for three consecutive years, #2 in City & State's New York Political PR 75 (2024), PRNews' Large PR Agency of the Year (2023; 2021), and 5/5 Stars on Forbes' Best PR Agencies in America list.

The company values diversity and encourages people of color, people with disabilities, and women to apply. BerlinRosen aims to build a diverse staff and recognizes that its success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality professionals with varying backgrounds and experiences.

About the Technology & Innovation Team

BerlinRosen's Technology & Innovation practice comprises over 40 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. This team combines expert strategy and nimble execution with the creativity and speed of a startup, representing some of the biggest newsmakers defining the future of technology across higher education, consumer tech, climate, gaming, healthtech, sports, and urban innovation.

About this Role

BerlinRosen is seeking an experienced strategic communicator to join its growing Higher Education team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PR with a proven track record of creating and driving strategy, managing campaigns, and promoting programs that drive media coverage. They should excel at managing multiple clients and work streams, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring a strategic mindset that helps drive innovative, results-driven PR campaigns.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who carries a passion for higher education and the role it plays in society, in elevating the stories of colleges, universities, and other corollary organizations, and in leading on client work to achieve and advance their goals and initiatives.

Accountabilities and Qualifications

  • Lead strategic conversations and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts to deliver top-notch results for our clients.
  • Develop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media, and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals.
  • Hold the pen on drafting high-level materials, including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging, and op-eds.
  • Directly manage and mentor staff, providing overall strategic direction and feedback for their development and client work.
  • Collaborate closely with the management team to develop and inspire our team of strategists to be innovative and creative.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $110,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Account Directors are eligible for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team, and individual performance. Additionally, we provide benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan or Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) with a 4% employer match, generous paid time off, pre-tax commuter benefits, mobile phone reimbursement, and discounted annual bikeshare membership.



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