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Senior Vice President/ Executive Vice President Corporate Issues
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New York, NY, United States
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Description
Senior Vice President / Executive Vice President
Crisis Communications & Issues Management
Primary -New York, New York
The Company New York office is seeking a Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President to join its Crisis Communications & Issues Management Group. The candidate will have the opportunity to drive a broad range of both issues-oriented and proactive reputation campaigns, as well as help clients prepare for and manage complex issues and crises.
S/he will be able to lead day-to-day client and team activity, cultivate strong relationships with clients, help craft and lead execution of new programs, plans & strategies, and work with a broad set of media (business and trade; traditional print, online and broadcast). S/he can drive forward plans and programs within set parameters and achieve outstanding results for clients. Finally, s/he is curious, resourceful and entrepreneurial.
Primary Responsibilities
• Serve as primary or day-to-day client contact and flag, triage and manage client issues.
• Develop and ensure execution of plans and recommendations (including digital and social media strategies) for clients.
• Conceptualize and pitch – or oversee pitching of – well-developed stories to key national, trade and other media of importance to client goals.
• Provide media and crisis training to clients.
• Develop and deliver client presentations (as needed).
• Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met within set budget parameters.
• Build, nurture and expand client relationships.
• Ensure efficient, effective project management and client satisfaction.
• Participate in new business development for the group and collaborate among practice areas at the agency in support of new business pitches.
• Structure and staff new and existing project teams, including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates.
• Train and motivate Crisis & Issues Group staff members and help create opportunities for their growth.
• Conduct performance appraisals of direct reports.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of relevant reputation building and crisis & issues communications experience at a prior agency and/or a company in the healthcare sector
• Has strong project management skills (e.g., managing budgets and plan rollouts)
• Is able to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing
Additional Qualifications
• Blends analytical strength with focused creativity to turn ideas into workable plans.
• Can lead and drive forward plans and programs with senior-level guidance.
• Thrives under pressure and can handle multiple projects in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
• Has a track record of placing stories for clients and forging reporter relationships and strong contacts with healthcare reporters and producers
• Is current in the latest trends in social media strategy, tools and analytics
• Can mobilize, motivate and account teams.
• Can anticipate client and team needs and instill confidence in clients and colleagues.
• Is adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts.
• Pays close attention to detail and quality.
• Exercises exceptional judgment when working with team members, clients and vendors.
• Has experience and interest in supporting new business efforts.