Vice President Public Relations

Relevance International is a premier, woman-owned, full-service public relations (PR), brand-building and digital media agency passionate about delivering strategic results and generating media waves through industry firsts and innovative campaigns. With offices in New York, London, and Los Angeles, Relevance International is ideally positioned to help its growing client base reach audiences throughout the world. All team members are expected to represent Relevance International as professional brand Ambassadors.The role of the Vice President is essential to effective client and account acquisition and management. The person filling this role is integral to communicating with the CEO any concerns presented by staff or clients.PERKS OF WORKING AT RELEVANCE INTERNATIONALDynamic hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days work from home) and Work from Anywhere program two weeks a year.Generous PTO policy in addition to being closed the last week of the year.Thirsty Thursday wine hour, Bagel Birthdays and regular company events and outings to celebrate the team and holidays!Excellent career development with external and internal training programs for all employees.Reviews twice a year and regular coaching and mentoring sessions for all staff.Annual worldwide Visioning and strategy sessions at New York HQ.Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k with generous company matching.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for maintaining a profitable teamLeads and develops a profitable and thriving teamCoach, supervise and mentor all staff from AC to ManagerTrusted client advisor in relationship with decision makersEffectively manages client relationshipsDirect account teams' strategyDirects specific tasks and measurable objectives to execute PR strategyCreate, supervise, and report on client deliverablesCreates error free client deliverables and press materialsPrioritizes and assigns client deliverables, meets all deadlinesResponsible for media relationships and networking at the highest levelDrives press results for clients, regularly securing top-tier press placementsHelps drive trend story ideas/pitches for the firmEnhance media relationships across the companyAbility to handle crisis managementRun internal and external meetingsSource new business leadsRuns new business meetings and drafts winning proposalsProactively sources and builds relationships with journalists and industry influencers for networkingContributes to Relevance International's brand and social media with suggestions and ideasNotifies CEO and CFO/HR of HR issuesSKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED/PREFERREDHas strong knowledge of and commitment to increase knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and travel industries, dependent upon client focusPositive, can-do attitudeSolution-orientedExcellent writing and editing, with strong knowledge of AP StyleStrong organizational skills with attention to detailEffective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbalExcellent Customer Service skillsSelf-directed, proactive, and independently capable of managing workload so deadlines are metFlexible, able to work under pressure and changing prioritiesProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs and Outlook (electronic scheduling)Commits to 5 days per week and hours sufficient to cover responsibilities to clients and team.Workday begins at 9 am Monday through Friday.EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERREDBachelor's Degree - Communications, PR or related field8+ years of experience in PRSupervisory experience of a team of at least 4 employeesDISCLAIMER : Duties, responsibilities and activities of the position may change or new ones added at any time with or without notice