Senior Vice President of Public Relations

1 month ago

Austin, Texas, United States HighwirePR Full time
About Us

Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency that fuels transformation through storytelling. We believe that every voice and perspective matters, and we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy. Our people-first culture is driven by four core values: Inclusion Always, Growth Mindset, Team Empowerment, and Fierce Distinction.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Vice President of Public Relations to join our team. As a trusted counselor and advisor to top executives at leading technology companies, you will oversee $2M in account revenue and consistently produce a coherent strategy for clients and projects. You will work with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions and promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee $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, including excellent careers, superb client service, strong financials, and improved operations and tools.
  • Generate business revenue within existing clients by taking a broad view of the entire marketing and communications mix.
  • Identify and lead pitches to bring in new clients with growth goals tied to salary.
  • Work with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions.
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach.
  • Monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance reviews.
  • Represent Highwire and key clients at high-level industry events, seminars, and conferences.
  • 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 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.
  • Extensive successful writing and editing experience 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.
  • 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.
Perks
  • Competitive salary.
  • Merit-based bonuses and promotions.
  • Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle.
  • Excellent vacation policy including an extended break for summer and winter holiday.
  • Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays.
  • 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.
  • Full-time writing Coach.
  • Mentorship.
  • Monthly recognition programs.
  • Employee referral bonus.
  • New business referral bonus.
  • Quarterly Highwire fun events.
  • Dog-friendly work environment.
  • Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth.

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