BerlinRosen
Vice President, Legal & Crisis Communications
BerlinRosen, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Please note that we are not actively hiring for this role. If this role sounds interesting, please submit an application and you will be on the top of the list for consideration when this position opens up.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.ABOUT BERLINROSENBerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications.ABOUT THE LEGAL & CRISIS TEAMBerlinRosen’s Legal Affairs & Crisis Communications team combines advocacy for some of the most important causes of our day—defending civil rights, combating gender and race discrimination, advocating for gun violence prevention—with more traditional crisis communications helping institutions, companies, nonprofits and high net-worth family offices and individuals defend themselves from reputational threats by shaping the narrative swirling around them.ABOUT THIS ROLEBerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join us as a Vice President. In this role, you will counsel clients through comprehensive communications strategies that advance client goals, mentor and manage junior staff, and actively engage in business development. A key focus of this role will be working with many of the nation’s (and the world’s) largest law firms.Role location:
This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Legal & Crisis team is in-office 2-3 days per week.ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSAs a Vice President on the Legal & Crisis team, you will…Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile law firms and clientsDevelop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goalsEngage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, specifically across legal tradesWrite and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plansMentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results and supporting professional growthDrive business development and lead RFP responsesEssential skills:7+ years of experience in strategic communications in relevant spaces (legal affairs, crisis communications, law firms); PR agency and/or law firm marketing department experience preferredThoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teamsCreative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goalsExceptional client-service skillsStrong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editingExpert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentWORKING AT BERLINROSENCompensation philosophy:
BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals.Salary range
(commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$150,000Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodGenerous paid time off (PTO)
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The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.ABOUT BERLINROSENBerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications.ABOUT THE LEGAL & CRISIS TEAMBerlinRosen’s Legal Affairs & Crisis Communications team combines advocacy for some of the most important causes of our day—defending civil rights, combating gender and race discrimination, advocating for gun violence prevention—with more traditional crisis communications helping institutions, companies, nonprofits and high net-worth family offices and individuals defend themselves from reputational threats by shaping the narrative swirling around them.ABOUT THIS ROLEBerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join us as a Vice President. In this role, you will counsel clients through comprehensive communications strategies that advance client goals, mentor and manage junior staff, and actively engage in business development. A key focus of this role will be working with many of the nation’s (and the world’s) largest law firms.Role location:
This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Legal & Crisis team is in-office 2-3 days per week.ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSAs a Vice President on the Legal & Crisis team, you will…Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile law firms and clientsDevelop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goalsEngage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, specifically across legal tradesWrite and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plansMentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results and supporting professional growthDrive business development and lead RFP responsesEssential skills:7+ years of experience in strategic communications in relevant spaces (legal affairs, crisis communications, law firms); PR agency and/or law firm marketing department experience preferredThoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teamsCreative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goalsExceptional client-service skillsStrong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editingExpert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentWORKING AT BERLINROSENCompensation philosophy:
BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals.Salary range
(commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$150,000Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodGenerous paid time off (PTO)
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