Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications

3 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States HighwirePR Full time
About HighwirePR

HighwirePR is a modern strategic communications agency designed for innovative companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At HighwirePR, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy. We ensure every HighwirePR team member has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our Culture

We're a people-first culture driven by four core values:

  • Inclusion Always
  • Growth Mindset
  • Team Empowerment
  • Fierce Distinction

We're looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications will oversee $2M in account revenue as the most senior, strategic client counsel. Key responsibilities include:

  • Consistently producing a coherent strategy for clients and projects
  • Working with top executives at leading technology companies as a trusted counselor and advisor
  • Driving a cornerstone in the agency (excellent careers, superb client service, strong financials, improved operations and tools)
  • Generating business revenue within existing clients by taking a broad view of the entire marketing and communications mix
  • Identifying and leading pitches to bring in new clients with growth goals tied to salary
  • Working with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions
  • Promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
  • Managing, mentoring, and developing staff using a supportive and collaborative approach
  • Representing HighwirePR and key clients at high-level industry events
  • Servicing clients profitably while monitoring and advising on staff billability, client needs, resource load, and staff performance
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
  • Minimum 15 years of 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 thinking and 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

HighwirePR offers a competitive salary, merit-based bonuses and promotions, a hybrid work model, excellent vacation policy, and a range of benefits including:

  • 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 HighwirePR fun events
  • Dog-friendly work environment

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