Senior Vice President, Higher Education Greater New York City, NY Area + 3 more

The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead strategic communications for higher education clients. The role involves advising senior stakeholders on reputational, policy, and industry challenges, and directing integrated campaigns across public affairs, earned media, social, and digital channels. The successful candidate will lead and mentor staff, provide strategic direction on client work, and draft high-level materials such as communications plans, messaging, strategy presentations, and opinion pieces. They will also contribute to new business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, participating in pitches, and growing client relationships. Candidates should have at least 11 years of relevant strategic communications experience, such as in public relations, higher education communications, public affairs, nonprofit, or corporate communications; agency experience is strongly preferred. Strong client management, business acumen, writing and speaking skills, news judgment, and established media relationships are important. The role also requires experience handling rapid-response and long-lead media engagement, preparing senior leaders for high-profile engagements, and successfully managing and mentoring diverse teams. Applicants should be able to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and contribute to business development.

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Orchestra