Senior Vice President

About Firehouse Strategies

Firehouse Strategies is a full-service public affairs firm delivering targeted persuasion campaigns for a wide variety of corporate clients, including Fortune 50 companies, trade associations, coalitions, and nonprofit organizations. With nearly 30 political and PR experts, Firehouse employs uniquely authentic strategies and asymmetric tactics to achieve clients’ desired outcomes.

Senior Vice President

Firehouse is seeking a full-time Senior Vice President to join our rapidly growing firm. This position will lead team members in executing targeted media and issue advocacy campaigns on behalf of client engagements.

This role is based in Firehouse’s Washington, D.C., office, where team members work in-office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and remotely on Monday and Friday. Successful candidates for this role will have a minimum of 10+ years of professional experience working on behalf of political candidates, members of Congress, presidential administrations, or political party organizations, and possess strong media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Oversee team members in managing and enhancing client accounts and acquiring new clients for the firm.
• Client Engagements: Provide clients with strategic guidance and lead team members in producing high-quality deliverables that achieve clients’ desired outcomes.
• Business Development: Drive pitches and proposals that convert into new business wins.
• Media Relations: Utilize existing media relationships with reporters, media bookers, and producers to pitch Firehouse’s clients and client-related content to prominent state and national media outlets.
• Professional Development: Through the firm’s mentoring and training programs, provide coaching and skills development opportunities for assigned team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in a political or public affairs role, preferably with a background working on behalf of political candidates, elected officials, or political party organizations.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and empower team members to succeed.
• Ability to remain up-to-speed on relevant policy issues and debates in Washington, D.C., and nationwide.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb presentation skills.
• Strong track record of effectively collaborating with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize both client and team needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Annual Compensation: $150,000 – $220,000
• Health and Dental Insurance: Firehouse pays 100% of Carefirst Gold-tier reference plans.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• Financial Planning Services: Employer-sponsored access to a dedicated financial planner.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay options for qualifying healthcare, dependent care, and commuting or parking expenses.
• Leave: 15 days of paid vacation leave and 5 days of paid sick leave annually.
• Monthly Stipend: For cellular phone usage.
• Social Events: Monthly firmwide social events.
• Collaborative Environment: A fun and supportive workplace to develop and expand your career.

How to Apply

If interested and to learn more about the role, please send an email with a copy of your resume to [email protected].