Vice President, Public Affairs

Description
Avoq is seeking a Vice President to accelerate our firm’s growth across a diverse grouping of industries, sectors, and issues. This hybrid role will be based in our New York office, but we’re open to exploring Washington D.C., New Jersey, or Chicago-based candidates if experience aligns.

Who You Are

A self-motivated leader and strategic thinker who can bring passion and commitment to clients and team members.

Energized by the prospect of winning new business and servicing high-profile clients.

Inspires teams to do great work with the ability to prioritize, work on multiple issues simultaneously, and exceed client expectations.

Provides team leadership and emphasizes the empowerment and growth of team members.

Has earned a reputation with clients as a trusted advisor and innovative problem solver.

Embraces and capitalizes on change to develop campaigns within the context of an ever-evolving political, policy, and media landscape.

What You’ll Do

Secure and support the generation or management of a $500K–$1.25M portfolio of business annually.

Lead new business development efforts, including strategy development and management of pitch teams.

Create and lead high-impact strategies for clients and work with account teams to optimize impact and results.

Successfully integrate research, creative, earned, social and paid media, and strategic planning services into communications strategies for new business opportunities and clients.

Design and manage client budgets and work plans to meet financial objectives.

Your Experience

As a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below:

Effective at securing new business as a member of a pitch team.

Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue, and/or policy/regulatory area (energy expertise preferred but not mandatory) and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-eds/white papers, etc.).

Leadership and management skills across the firm with account teams and clients.

Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients, including new business opportunities.

Expertise in creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions.

Experience managing public affairs and/or political and issue campaigns in the Northeast, with a focus on New York.

As an exceptional candidate, you possess many of the following attributes:

Experience developing and leading large-scale communications or campaigns.

Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting news, digital, and data analytics landscape, and creatively apply insights to client situations.

Track record of designing systems and teams that ensure everyone can thrive.

Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets.

Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise.

Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for the role. If you identify with this profile but don’t meet all criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply to our winning team!

Benefits

Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups) and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.

The salary range for this role starts at $180,000.

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work, including:

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) contributions

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off

Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

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