Lead Urban Communications Strategist, West Coast

5 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States Orchestra Full time
Urban Communications Leader Wanted for Orchestra

We are seeking an experienced communications professional to join our team in San Francisco as a Vice President. As a key member of the Cities practice, you will lead comprehensive communications strategies that drive client success and actively engage in business development.

About BerlinRosen
BerlinRosen is a leading consulting and communications firm with a strong presence in major cities across the US. Our team of over 300 communications professionals provides expert advice on corporate communications, placemaking, arts and culture, housing, lifestyle, and travel, among other areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Counsel clients on comprehensive communications strategies that advance their goals
  • Manage daily client communications, setting expectations, escalating urgent needs, and building strong relationships
  • Lead account teams to ensure quality work, meet goals, and deadlines, with a focus on return on investment (ROI)
  • Engage and maintain relationships with key reporters, focusing on securing top-tier media placements for clients
  • Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents, such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, and communications plans
  • Lead and mentor teams with a strategic mindset, developing creative tactics and ideas to advance client goals beyond earned media, including paid media, partnerships, events, sponsorships, influencers, and owned channels
  • Mentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results, and supporting professional growth
  • Contribute to growing BerlinRosen's West Coast work across the entire Cities practice
  • Drive business development and lead RFP responses

Requirements and Qualifications
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in a PR agency or corporate setting
  • Deep expertise in media relations, particularly in real estate, business, corporate communications, executive thought leadership, and urbanism
  • Strong people management skills, with experience leading diverse and inclusive teams, and ability to support professional growth through individualized techniques
  • Creative problem-solving approach to strategies, considering each client's unique history and goals
  • Exceptional client-service skills, ensuring each client feels like their highest priority
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with impeccable editing eyes, and ability to adapt presentation style depending on the audience
  • Expert multi-tasker, handling multiple assignments, working quickly, meeting deadlines, and paying close attention to details

Benefits
  • Competitive industry rate salary band ($130,000-$150,000), adjusted based on experience and skills
  • Vice Presidents eligible for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team, and individual performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including 20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 birthday day, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year's Day, and 11 holidays
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
  • Employer-funded life insurance
  • Discounted annual bikeshare membership
  • Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work

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