Vice President, Corporate Communications

About Reservoir Communications Group and the Opportunity

Reservoir Communications Group is seeking a Vice President to lead our reputation, positioning, messaging, advocacy, and alliance development projects for a range of large corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits.

Reservoir’s collaborative, one-team approach brings the best people and ideas to bear on our clients’ most significant challenges and opportunities in advocacy, reputation, and business outcomes. We believe in the power of data to provide strategic insights, sharpen tactics, and create efficiency in how we communicate.

Reservoir is a flat organization: we value the insights and contributions of team members at every level and believe the key to success is treating each other and our clients with genuine respect and appreciation. Maintaining and strengthening company culture is the responsibility of every team member.

At Reservoir, we strive to be the best and recognize that each opportunity is a chance to do something better than it has ever been done before.

Successful candidates will be energetic, focused, and entrepreneurial, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to think creatively about complex topics. Previous healthcare-related corporate communications and agency/consulting experience are required. Direct media, digital/social media, and/or policy experience, as well as biotech experience, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the day-to-day management of multiple corporate communications projects/campaigns with a focus on problem-solving, quality delivery, relationship management, and client satisfaction.
• Thoughtfully counsel clients based on the broader communications landscape and business goals; take immediate action on client feedback.
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills and supervise the writing of others across a broad range of owned and earned media and content channels.
• Create communications plans and goals, and manage against them.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, issues, or news involving relevant clients/stakeholders to effectively identify and deliver strong and creative communications recommendations.
• Lead budget management and financial planning for client work; support internal financial planning and growth strategy.
• Capitalize on, and contribute to, opportunities to grow existing and new client relationships.
• Supervise staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable, conducting reviews, and overseeing their professional development.
• Drive client planning and new business development efforts, including preparation of RFPs.

Job Requirements

Applicants should have approximately 10 years of relevant work experience in public relations and/or related fields and possess:

• Strong project management and judgment skills, including the ability to work under deadlines with limited supervision.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience functioning as a daily client lead for integrated communications campaigns/projects that span digital, social, and traditional channels.
• A demonstrated ability to manage up, delegate, and edit the work of others.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate internally and across external partners and clients with a high level of professionalism.
• BA/BS degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Real-world experience leading corporate communications campaigns that have advanced business goals.
• Track record of successfully managing resources and budgets, as well as helping win new business.
• Confidence and experience necessary to manage a team and direct reports.
• A solid understanding of the current healthcare landscape and the relevant issues impacting organizations and businesses active in the health space.

Salary and Benefits

An employee’s pay position within the salary range of $135,000–$165,000 will be based on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, specific title/role, and other factors. This range is just one component of compensation, exclusive of bonuses and other benefits such as healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Reservoir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.