Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Vice President, Legal & Crisis Communications
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Vice President, Legal & Crisis Communications New York, N.Y.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.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.People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.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 across our practice 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. Part of this work will revolve around helping firms profile-build across key practice areas and for key attorneys; part will be supporting law firms’ representation of their own clients in matters that have a reputational component in addition to a legal one.Please note this is not a counsel position - the focus is public relations and communications on behalf of clients in the legal space.Role location:
This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Legal & Crisis team is in-office at least 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 teams and the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniquesCreative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goalsExceptional client-service skills that makes each client feel like they’re your highest priorityStrong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing eyes and can skillfully adapt your presentation style depending on your audienceExpert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to detailsWORKING AT BERLINROSENCompensation philosophy:
BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.Salary range
(commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$150,000Vice Presidents are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsPre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodGenerous paid time off (PTO)20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 11 holidaysMobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
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Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.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.People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.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 across our practice 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. Part of this work will revolve around helping firms profile-build across key practice areas and for key attorneys; part will be supporting law firms’ representation of their own clients in matters that have a reputational component in addition to a legal one.Please note this is not a counsel position - the focus is public relations and communications on behalf of clients in the legal space.Role location:
This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Legal & Crisis team is in-office at least 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 teams and the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniquesCreative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goalsExceptional client-service skills that makes each client feel like they’re your highest priorityStrong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing eyes and can skillfully adapt your presentation style depending on your audienceExpert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to detailsWORKING AT BERLINROSENCompensation philosophy:
BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.Salary range
(commensurate with experience and skills): $130,000-$150,000Vice Presidents are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsPre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodGenerous paid time off (PTO)20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 11 holidaysMobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
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