About the role

  • Vice President responsible for strategic direction and client relationship management at The Herald Group, a public affairs firm. Overseeing execution of client programs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own a portfolio of client accounts, providing senior-level strategic direction and overseeing execution with minimal partner involvement
  • Deliver high-quality strategic counsel on public affairs and business communications issues while maintaining strong day-to-day client service
  • Manage account performance, including budgets, retainers, staffing, and servicing levels, with accountability for client outcomes
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and proactively identify opportunities to evolve or expand engagements
  • Drive organic growth across existing client relationships and contribute to new business development efforts
  • Partner with firm leadership on strategic planning, resourcing, and firm-wide priorities, sharing accountability for overall performance
  • Lead, manage, and develop account teams, including senior directors, directors, and account staff
  • Provide ongoing feedback, performance reviews, and career development support to direct reports
  • Make staffing and utilization decisions that align team capabilities with client and firm needs
  • Participate in management discussions related to staffing, resourcing, and people operations
  • Ensure timely completion of internal administrative responsibilities and model strong internal leadership and judgment

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, public policy, or a related field; agency experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex accounts and provide strategic counsel with limited oversight while delivering consistent, high-quality results
  • Proven experience managing and developing teams, including senior-level staff
  • Strong financial and operational acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, retainers, and account performance
  • Excellent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive issues and high-stakes client matters
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling strategies
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality and responsiveness
  • Deep understanding of traditional and digital media, with extensive experience shaping narratives and drafting and overseeing high-quality content, including strategy memos, press materials, op-eds, thought leadership, and digital communications

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for all employees
  • 401(k) with matching and profit sharing
  • 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) in your first year
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Transportation subsidy
  • In-office and work-from-home hybrid schedule

Job title

Vice President

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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