Associate Vice President
- Full-time
Company Description
Brian is a full-service, strategic communications agency, led by Brian Tierney. With expertise in strategic counsel and planning, digital, public relations, crisis communications, branding and advertising, Brian is one of the fastest-growing firms in the Philadelphia region.
Job Description
- Manages day-to-day PR activities and client contact for select accounts in collaboration with senior
leadership. - Assists senior leadership with executive communications counsel and ensures the successful
implementation of clients' strategic communications programs - Develops strategic communications programs and initiatives including but not limited to media relations, community relations, public affairs, CEO positioning, social media, etc.
- Anticipates and manages client communications issues for clients, providing counsel and effective positioning for key stakeholders.
- Reviews/Edits the written work of staff including media materials (news releases, media
advisories, background materials, media messages and Q &A) as well as
client presentations, speeches and by-lined articles. - Develops and tracks budgets including the monthly monitoring of account team hours, out of pocket costs, etc. for multiple accounts.
- Assists senior leadership in the guiding the professional development of direct reports including
performance reviews and account work oversight. - Fosters a strong, collaborative agency culture.
- May work with agency leadership on crisis and issues management clients as well as new business proposals, if/when opportunities arise.
Qualifications
- Skilled in strategic program development and execution of public relations campaigns and initiatives with experience in coordinating events for internal/external audiences as well as media.
- Previous experience in supervising account teams, providing mentorship to junior level staff as part of professional growth
- Willingness to engage with senior leadership and participate in high level work including issues management and new business development
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; exercise independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance
- Proven track record of successful media relations coverage; proven experience in pitching business and consumer stories to various media outlets, including online
- Strong writing and editing skills; background in AP-style writing.
- Proven ability to multi-task; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with social media platforms and their use for audience engagement to support public relations and media strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or other related field.
- 8+ years in an agency public relations role or in a similar position
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.