Senior Vice President, Public Relations Generalist (New York, NY)

Rubenstein Communications (www.Rubenstein.com) is a strategic communications firm, founded by Howard J. Rubenstein in 1954. We build and protect the reputations of more than 400 clients—leaders and innovators in every industry. From global investing to community transformation, technological breakthroughs to life-saving research, human rights advocacy to arts innovation, we shape the stories that define our world and help our clients achieve their potential.

Wisdom. Integrity. Vision. Hustle. Know-How. These are our values. If you share them, we want to hear from you.

THE POSITION

• Serve as trusted client advisor, continually fostering client-agency relationships, building trust, and anticipating and addressing client needs
• Provide strategy and counsel for developing comprehensive public relations programs that can address complex issues, including reputation and crisis management campaigns; contend with and navigate highly confidential, sensitive information and issues on behalf of clients
• Craft, manage, implement, and convey clients’ stories and messages through a full range of media outreach; cultivate, establish, and maintain working relationships with all levels of local, national, international, and trade media
• Write creative and effective press materials, client briefings, campaign plans, and communication materials; draft messaging and talking points for senior management presentations, including preparing executives for press interviews
• Pitch to media and execute long-range communications strategies that raise the profile of the client and its executives, securing coverage with regional and national publications; secure executive placement on prestigious industry panels and seminars
• Assist in planning and overseeing the coordination of large-scale media events, including organizing logistics, staffing, and managing press
• Oversee content creation on social media and the distribution of press materials across platforms
• Research topics essential to client issues and apply findings to strategy and approach
• Ensure that all team actions remain in synergy and all projects are delivered on-time and within scope at the highest quality
• Nimbly work well within a collaborative team account structure; actively mentor an array of junior staff, guiding their ability to meet deadlines, enhance skills, understand communications strategy and tactics, and cultivate media relationships
• Work with account and business development teams to build incremental business opportunities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate with and present to a diverse group of people and audiences; focused on team success and collaboration
• Excellent, demonstrated writing and analytical skills, with documented ability to craft press releases, media pitches, in-depth PR plans, and strategic communications materials
• Keen interest and curiosity in current affairs, the state of the world, culture and popular discourse
• Understanding of issues connected to cities, including but not limited to real estate, education, health care, technology, transportation, and housing policies
• Ability to quickly comprehend and analyze complicated matters and help boil them down to key messages/actions
• Strong relationships with media outlets on local and national levels; proven record in delivering PR results across print, online, and broadcast; curious and willing to learn about new topics, and ability to develop new media relationships in a variety of fields
• Ability to think critically and creatively and develop new and interesting ideas
• Ability to manage time, multi-task, and move quickly with efficiency and attention to detail while ensuring deadlines are met; diligent and organized with proven, high-level project management capability
• Self-motivated individual capable of working autonomously and taking initiative
• Proven track record of successfully leading teams
• Comfortable and confident when dealing with confidential and controversial matters on behalf of clients, as well as demonstrated skill in handling C-suite issues and executive positioning  
• Demonstrated proficiency and affinity for social media / digital tools and platforms, and the eagerness to learn and stay current in the digital space; experience utilizing social media platforms to achieve client objectives; understanding of the intersection between traditional and social media and how different outlets can serve different purposes
• Common AI tool proficiency helpful
• Familiarity with day-to-day tools (Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, MuckRack, Critical Mention, Meltwater, etc.) a plus

• 10 – 15 years of client and media relations experience at a public relations agency or on an in-house communications team preferred
• Experience servicing a diverse client base preferred; versatility to work across multiple sectors helpful
• Developed sector and industry expertise needed
• College degree preferred – focus in Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field is ideal

DISCLAIMER | EOE | COMPANY INFO

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive benefits package. All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a reference check. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor (or take over sponsorship of) an employment Visa at this time.

Rubenstein Communications is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity – EOE/AA/M/F/V/D/SO. We are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which all people are included, nurtured, and valued, and their unique perspectives support and amplify the work we do for our clients.

For more information, please visit our website:  www.rubenstein.com

This is a full time position