Vice President, Public Affairs

Avoq is seeking a Vice President to accelerate our firm’s growth across a diverse grouping of industries, sectors and issues. This hybrid role will be based in our New York office, but we’re open to exploring Washington D.C., New Jersey or Chicago based candidates if experience aligns. 

WHO YOU ARE 

• A self-motivated leader and strategic thinker who can bring passion and commitment to clients and team members. 
• Is energized by the prospect of winning new business and servicing high-profile clients.
• Inspires teams to do great work with a need to prioritize, work on multiple issues simultaneously and exceed client expectations.  
• Provide team leadership and emphasize the empowerment and growth of team members. 
• Has earned a reputation with clients as a trusted advisor and innovative problem solver. 
• Embraces and capitalizes on change to develop campaigns within the context of an ever-evolving political, policy and media landscape. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Secure and support the generation or management of a $500K-1.25M portfolio of business annually. 
• Lead new business development efforts, including strategy development and management of pitch teams. 
• Create and lead high-impact strategies for clients and work with account teams to optimize impact and results. 
• Successfully integrate research, creative, earned, social and paid media, and strategic planning services into communications strategies for new business opportunities and clients. 
• Design and manage client budgets and work plans to meet financial objectives. 

YOUR EXPERIENCE 

As a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below: 

• Effective at securing new business as a member of a pitch team. 
• Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue and/or policy/regulatory area (energy expertise preferred but not mandatory) and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-eds/white paper, etc.) 
• Leadership and management skills across the firm with account teams and clients. 
• Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients, including new business opportunities. 
• Expertise in creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions. 

As an exceptional candidate, you possess many of the following attributes: 

• Experience developing and leading large-scale communications or campaigns.  
• Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting news, digital and data analytics landscape, and can creatively apply insights to client situations. 
• Track record of designing systems and teams that ensure that everyone can thrive. 
• Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets. 
• Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise. 

Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply to our winning team! 

Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity.  Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates. 

The salary range for this role starts at $180,000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes: 

• 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) contributions
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off 
• Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected] and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.