BerlinRosen, an Orchestra company
Vice President, Cities & Public Affairs
BerlinRosen, an Orchestra company, New York, New York, us, 10261
Vice President, Cities & Public Affairs
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About BerlinRosen BerlinRosen is a fast‑growing, full‑service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy, and workers’ rights communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer’s PR Power List for three consecutive years and #2 in City & State’s New York Political PR 75 (2024).
About the Public Affairs Team BerlinRosen’s Public Affairs Practice comprises over 30 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign‑style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, Washington, D.C., and across the country on issues ranging from healthcare, energy, higher education, affordable housing, and issue advocacy. Whether it’s winning community and political support, policy change, elevating new projects and brands, or launching new tourist attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities.
About This Role BerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications, media relations, and public affairs strategist to join us as a Vice President. In this role you will counsel clients across our practice through comprehensive communications strategies that engage stakeholders and public audiences across integrated channels—earned, owned, and paid media—to drive policy changes at the state, local, and federal level, elevate organizations and their leaders, and build brand awareness. Issue areas include land use and zoning, energy, economic development, tech and innovation, and higher education. You will work with a team of expert colleagues and lead day‑to‑day account flow, managing junior staff and client relations.
Role Location This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Cities team is in‑office 3 days per week.
Accountabilities and Qualifications
Lead the development of integrated communications strategies, including earned, owned, and paid media, to meet clients’ objectives.
Drive high‑touch, daily client communications with the same client leads: brainstorming, flagging concerns, and problem‑solving.
Manage a team of junior staff on each account you lead, strategically influencing deliverables’ quality and staff development by delegating, modeling best practices, and providing feedback.
Coordinate across internal and external teams to deploy integrated services (media relations, digital advertising, research) to meet clients’ goals.
Drive new story angles and other media opportunities for clients, conceptualizing creative feature stories even when there is no news to announce and identifying new targets across print, broadcast, radio, and podcasts.
Lead thought‑leadership programs for executives, drafting persuasive and compelling pitches and op‑eds on behalf of a client; identify new opportunities to raise an executive’s visibility through awards or conferences.
Work closely with senior team leaders on capacity planning to ensure the team runs efficiently.
Contribute to business development and growth efforts.
Essential Skills
At least 8 years of experience in strategic communications and media relations in relevant spaces (advocacy, politics, or government). Agency experience is a plus.
Strong storytelling skills and demonstrated ability to create news moments. Provide examples that clearly demonstrate these capabilities.
Savviness and creativity in media relations and pitching, social media content ideation, and influencer engagement.
Understanding of New York City and State politics and media preferred; expertise in other geographies valued.
Experience with thought‑leadership and executive profile raising.
Experience designing media and marketing programs to reach stakeholder audiences.
Experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with relevant reporters and handling rapid response and long‑lead stories.
At least 2 years of experience managing teams.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, and the media, and be comfortable thinking on your feet.
Organized and accustomed to a fast‑paced environment with ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to become a savvy and nimble student of the news and quickly identify new media opportunities and narratives to insert clients’ voices into the news cycle.
Working at BerlinRosen Compensation Philosophy BerlinRosen offers competitive industry‑rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.
Salary Range $140,000–$150,000 (commensurate with experience and skills)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Pre‑tax Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k) with a 4% employer match and no vesting period.
Flexible paid time off.
Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes.
Employer‑funded life insurance.
Discounted annual bike‑share membership.
Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work.
About Orchestra We’re part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including BerlinRosen, and launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals.
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Vice President, Cities & Public Affairs
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BerlinRosen, an Orchestra company . 1 day ago.
About BerlinRosen BerlinRosen is a fast‑growing, full‑service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy, and workers’ rights communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer’s PR Power List for three consecutive years and #2 in City & State’s New York Political PR 75 (2024).
About the Public Affairs Team BerlinRosen’s Public Affairs Practice comprises over 30 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign‑style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, Washington, D.C., and across the country on issues ranging from healthcare, energy, higher education, affordable housing, and issue advocacy. Whether it’s winning community and political support, policy change, elevating new projects and brands, or launching new tourist attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities.
About This Role BerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications, media relations, and public affairs strategist to join us as a Vice President. In this role you will counsel clients across our practice through comprehensive communications strategies that engage stakeholders and public audiences across integrated channels—earned, owned, and paid media—to drive policy changes at the state, local, and federal level, elevate organizations and their leaders, and build brand awareness. Issue areas include land use and zoning, energy, economic development, tech and innovation, and higher education. You will work with a team of expert colleagues and lead day‑to‑day account flow, managing junior staff and client relations.
Role Location This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Cities team is in‑office 3 days per week.
Accountabilities and Qualifications
Lead the development of integrated communications strategies, including earned, owned, and paid media, to meet clients’ objectives.
Drive high‑touch, daily client communications with the same client leads: brainstorming, flagging concerns, and problem‑solving.
Manage a team of junior staff on each account you lead, strategically influencing deliverables’ quality and staff development by delegating, modeling best practices, and providing feedback.
Coordinate across internal and external teams to deploy integrated services (media relations, digital advertising, research) to meet clients’ goals.
Drive new story angles and other media opportunities for clients, conceptualizing creative feature stories even when there is no news to announce and identifying new targets across print, broadcast, radio, and podcasts.
Lead thought‑leadership programs for executives, drafting persuasive and compelling pitches and op‑eds on behalf of a client; identify new opportunities to raise an executive’s visibility through awards or conferences.
Work closely with senior team leaders on capacity planning to ensure the team runs efficiently.
Contribute to business development and growth efforts.
Essential Skills
At least 8 years of experience in strategic communications and media relations in relevant spaces (advocacy, politics, or government). Agency experience is a plus.
Strong storytelling skills and demonstrated ability to create news moments. Provide examples that clearly demonstrate these capabilities.
Savviness and creativity in media relations and pitching, social media content ideation, and influencer engagement.
Understanding of New York City and State politics and media preferred; expertise in other geographies valued.
Experience with thought‑leadership and executive profile raising.
Experience designing media and marketing programs to reach stakeholder audiences.
Experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with relevant reporters and handling rapid response and long‑lead stories.
At least 2 years of experience managing teams.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, and the media, and be comfortable thinking on your feet.
Organized and accustomed to a fast‑paced environment with ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to become a savvy and nimble student of the news and quickly identify new media opportunities and narratives to insert clients’ voices into the news cycle.
Working at BerlinRosen Compensation Philosophy BerlinRosen offers competitive industry‑rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.
Salary Range $140,000–$150,000 (commensurate with experience and skills)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Pre‑tax Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k) with a 4% employer match and no vesting period.
Flexible paid time off.
Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes.
Employer‑funded life insurance.
Discounted annual bike‑share membership.
Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work.
About Orchestra We’re part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including BerlinRosen, and launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals.
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