Assistant Vice President, Public Relations & Crisis Communications

The Company is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Public Relations and Crisis Communications to provide senior leadership across client relationships and integrated communications strategies. Responsibilities include advising clients on media relations, crisis response, reputation management, and executive visibility; identifying reputational risks; and preparing communications for sensitive, high-pressure situations. The role also oversees media outreach, publicity campaigns, client meetings, account budgets, staffing, and campaign delivery. Additional duties include mentoring communications teams, supporting business development, and contributing to operational and strategic initiatives. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, media relations, or a related field, along with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. Strong crisis and reputation management expertise, established media relationships, and a record of managing client accounts and securing meaningful coverage are required. The role calls for excellent writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. Experience leading and developing teams, managing budgets, and supporting business growth is also important; familiarity with digital communications, media intelligence platforms, and AI-enabled tools is preferred.