Vice President- Public Relations

  • 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

  • Provides senior-level communications counsel and ensures the effective implementation of clients' strategic communications programs.
  • Anticipates and manages communications issues and effectively positions clients with key opinion leaders and constituencies.
  • Develops and tracks budgets including monitoring account team hours, out of pocket costs, etc for multiple accounts
  • Supervises a number of direct reports for which he/she is responsible for performance reviews, professional development and account work oversight.
  • Fosters agency culture.
  • Develops strategic communications programs that could include media relations, community relations, public affairs, social media, CEO positioning, etc.
  • Reviews and 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-line articles.
  • May participate in crisis and issues management opportunities.
  • Participates with agency leadership team in developing proposals for new business opportunities

Qualifications

  • Skilled in program development and execution of PR strategies.
  • Previous experience in leading teams and managing budgets.
  • Proven track record of successful media relations coverage; proven experience in pitching business and consumer stories to various media outlets, including bloggers.
  • 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 media strategy.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; exercise independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance.
  • Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or other related field.
  • 7-10 years experience in agency public relations or similar position.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.