Public Relations Vice President

This Vice President position is a unique opportunity to become a leader for an innovative PR agency. As a senior member of our management team, our Vice President has to be a visionary creative type with 10+ years of experience growing teams and delighting clients. The Vice President will also be involved in new business development and operational leadership. As a growing boutique public relations firm, the Vice President role is a pivotal position as this individual will serve as a mentor, manager and lead example for all account teams on client management, quality assurance, staff development and strategic guidance. Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance brand identity. Create marketing/public relations strategy that will allow Highwire to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences, including the media and key influencers. Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization. Work with leadership team and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them. Serve as a spokesperson and lead point person on media interactions that help promote and/or impact the organization. Oversee the day-to-day activities of the communications function including budgeting, planning and staff development. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.