4 Point Consulting is working with Rise Strategy Group to recruit a Vice President, Media Relations to join their team.
About Rise
Rise Strategy Group is a full-service strategic communications firm that helps clients identify their audiences and build stronger relationships with the people who matter to their success. We craft the messages those people need to hear and deliver those messages with the greatest impact.
What makes us different? We don't just solve the most obvious problems; we look deeper to spot the foundational challenges that are holding an organization back from its goals. By approaching communications holistically, we ensure that all parts of the organization clearly communicate who our clients are, why they exist and what value they can deliver.
About the Role:
The Vice President, Media Relations position is an editorial and client management position, and Rise is seeking a candidate with excellent writing skills and media relations experience to join our small and growing team. As a member of our women-owned company, you'll work with multiple clients across multiple sectors—from fashion to financial services and high-tech to nonprofits—to identify their communications challenges and help them solve those challenges with innovative ideas. We offer a range of services, including media relations, content marketing, social media, community engagement and crisis management. We're looking for someone who loves variety and never stops learning.
This is a full-time position located in Chicago, IL (Wicker Park).
Responsibilities:
Client Delivery
Serve as the account lead for a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors and issues, directing day-to-day client interaction and strategy implementation
Provide expert communications and/or advocacy counsel to clients in line with their respective business priorities
Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Oversee client budgets and business strategy, and be accountable for client account profitability
Manage staff teams and third-party vendors for multiple clients simultaneously
Content Creation
Design media strategies; craft compelling media pitches and pitch story packages to targeted outlets and reporters
Draft deliverables across multiple media types, including press releases, speeches, newsletters, web copy, blog posts, social media calendars, and social media post incorporating photography and video
Work with clients to develop messaging and branding guidelines
Build community engagement strategies to help clients build authentic relationships, and engage in direct conversations, with local communities
Qualifications:
6+ years experience in media relations
Advanced writing skills, ability to write for senior-level management and audiences, and proficiency in editing and composition
Experience with developing and executing successful public relations strategies
Strong understanding of media outreach with a record of media engagement
Experience managing and building client relationships
Outstanding verbal communication skills, ability to act as a spokesperson and interface with clients directly
Strong strategic-thinking skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities seamlessly
Crisis management experience preferred
Experience using digital/social media tools
Ability to work under pressure to manage tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects and changing priorities
Can-do attitude and a willingness to work in the trenches
Rise Strategy Group provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applications for employment.