Global Strategy Group (GSG) has partnered with Chaloner on their search for a Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs.

OVERVIEW

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is an award-winning public affairs firm working at the intersection of business, politics, and causes. We help our clients build their reputations, tackle big challenges, and win. Our team is comprised of professionals with backgrounds in communications, government, campaigns, journalism, and research. Our culture and values play an integral role in how we operate. We work hard to bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do.

We are looking to hire a motivated, organized, and goal-oriented individual to join our growing Communications & Public Affairs practice. Vice President is a senior-level position that serves as the client lead on assigned accounts. Vice Presidents are strategic communications experts with demonstrated depth of knowledge and expertise across a variety of industries, often with subject matter expertise in specific sectors. They are active contributors to new business, highly skilled in agency processes, and strong project and people managers. Our ideal candidate should have experience leading teams and projects, and deep experience working with the media and stakeholders such as policymakers, companies, non-profits, and trade associations on an array of issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic communications planning initiatives that incorporate traditional and digital communications channels and platforms, as well as grassroots/grass tops components.
• Serve as the client relationship manager for multiple accounts, leading each engagement and overseeing the activities and work product of junior team members.
• Provide strategic counsel and media relations advice to senior executives at client organizations and within GSG.
• Comfortable managing multifaceted projects that have numerous components, frequent deadlines, and high stakes.
• Oversee quality control of project deliverables to GSG standards, with minimal input or revisions from Partners.
• Create and manage budgets; monitor utilization of team members to ensure effective and efficient application of firm resources.
• Work with senior practitioners across the firm on business planning and new business development. This includes creating pitch presentations and proposals as well as supporting lead generation and networking.
• Oversee the professional development and mentorship of direct reports, junior staff, and project teams, working with GSG leadership on team structure and assignments in line with staff’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Represent GSG at relevant conferences and events, network with industry leaders, clients, and prospective clients, and seek appropriate thought leadership and speaking opportunities.
• Play an active role in recruiting talent for the team.
• Periodically serve in a leadership role on firm-wide projects/initiatives.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in media relations and strategic communications, with a focus on public affairs in government, corporate, advocacy, journalism, or agency environments.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience as former Congressional or Administration staffers. Additional valuable experience includes:
  • Working in public affairs/communications roles within trade associations, nonprofits, think tanks, or advocacy organizations.
  • Experience managing engagements with a diverse range of clients.
• Direct experience managing and mentoring staff.
• Proven track record managing strategic communications efforts on behalf of high-profile individuals, elected officials, or prominent advocacy organizations.
• Experience leading media relations with national and Beltway media outlets.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute messaging strategies targeted at key Beltway stakeholders, policymakers, media, and opinion leaders.
• Expertise in managing crisis situations with significant nexus with public policy, government affairs, or legal implications.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments while maintaining high quality work product and careful attention to detail.
• Bilingual or multi-lingual abilities are a plus.
• Deep experience and understanding of the digital content landscape is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Work Style

• A great collaborator and also able to work independently.
• Proactive and supportive of colleagues.
• Comfortable with technology and learning new programs/systems.
• Enjoys the work and helps keep things fun while getting the job done.