Change Consulting, LLC
Vice President of Media Relations
Change Consulting, LLC, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Change Consulting seeks Vice President of Media Relations Change Consulting is seeking a Vice President of media relations to lead our earned media team, grow and manage the earned media department, and drive client-facing media relations projects. As the leader of our earned media team, the VP will provide cutting-edge expertise and leadership to the agency and to our clients to help them succeed in their policy advocacy, organizing, and culture-change related goals.
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.This work will be rooted in our values: belief in the power of changemakers, cherished partnerships with our clients and communities, racial justice, love, focus on high impact, and holding ourselves and our clients in the light of possibility.The VP of media relations will lead the earned media team to build on Change Consulting’s reputation as industry leaders in media relations for racial and social justice nonprofits, coalitions, and foundations.This position calls for an experienced leader who leads with care for people. The selected candidate will work with earned media team members to build, connect, and strengthen their expertise and leadership by providing feedback, tactical and professional development support, and direction as needed.The right candidate is an entrepreneurial-minded leader who understands how to build and maintain processes and systems for a media relations department.This position requires a leader who has experience with and thoroughly understands the media ecosystem. The ideal candidate knows how earned media efforts support the continuum of strategic communications services that Change Consulting offers to help our clients achieve systemic and transformational change.The VP will help our clients compete in the marketplace of ideas by identifying the right story at the right time, the best outlets to target, and working with media contacts to frame the story that will serve the client’s goal. The right candidate loves pitching reporters and can show persistence and creativity in following up to place the story.ABOUT THE POSITIONManagement and Leadership:Serve as a leader on the earned media team in creating earned media strategies and providing thoughtful counsel to clients.Thoughtfully manage CC earned media team members, elevating their work and experience.Coordinate and manage the earned media team, providing counsel and feedback to achieve each earned media client’s communications objectives.Demonstrate a commitment to Black liberation and racial justice.Demonstrate industry and issue area knowledge to present breakthrough ideas and strategies relating to earned media.Develop at least one post for the CC blog and design and lead one CC team learning session annually.Manage vendors and subcontractors; act as an ambassador for the earned media team.Attend regular staff and team meetings, providing input on business improvement.Lead/Manage Client Accounts:Demonstrate a deep understanding of client goals and the full range of earned media strategies available.Lead earned media strategy development and implementation for clients.Conceive and implement high-impact earned media strategies.Provide day-to-day management support for assigned clients.Assign, review, and approve earned media materials.Provide ongoing status and final reports on progress towards client goals.Business Development and Team Management:Introduce and maintain systems and processes for the earned media team.Support in securing new business along with the CEO and Senior Vice President.Overall Knowledge and Expertise:Experience working in an agency, political campaign, newsroom, or other fast-paced environment.Strong commitment to racial justice and social justice.Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.About Change ConsultingChange Consulting is a Black-owned social change communications agency based in Oakland, California. We have worked in service of changemakers committed to making justice a reality, focusing on racial justice.Compensation and Details:This position reports to the CEO.This position has a starting salary of $115,000-$139,000.This position can be remote for the right candidate.We offer health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a budget for professional development.Applications:Please submit a resume, cover letter, three references, and three recent media placements to hello@change-llc.com.Change Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.This work will be rooted in our values: belief in the power of changemakers, cherished partnerships with our clients and communities, racial justice, love, focus on high impact, and holding ourselves and our clients in the light of possibility.The VP of media relations will lead the earned media team to build on Change Consulting’s reputation as industry leaders in media relations for racial and social justice nonprofits, coalitions, and foundations.This position calls for an experienced leader who leads with care for people. The selected candidate will work with earned media team members to build, connect, and strengthen their expertise and leadership by providing feedback, tactical and professional development support, and direction as needed.The right candidate is an entrepreneurial-minded leader who understands how to build and maintain processes and systems for a media relations department.This position requires a leader who has experience with and thoroughly understands the media ecosystem. The ideal candidate knows how earned media efforts support the continuum of strategic communications services that Change Consulting offers to help our clients achieve systemic and transformational change.The VP will help our clients compete in the marketplace of ideas by identifying the right story at the right time, the best outlets to target, and working with media contacts to frame the story that will serve the client’s goal. The right candidate loves pitching reporters and can show persistence and creativity in following up to place the story.ABOUT THE POSITIONManagement and Leadership:Serve as a leader on the earned media team in creating earned media strategies and providing thoughtful counsel to clients.Thoughtfully manage CC earned media team members, elevating their work and experience.Coordinate and manage the earned media team, providing counsel and feedback to achieve each earned media client’s communications objectives.Demonstrate a commitment to Black liberation and racial justice.Demonstrate industry and issue area knowledge to present breakthrough ideas and strategies relating to earned media.Develop at least one post for the CC blog and design and lead one CC team learning session annually.Manage vendors and subcontractors; act as an ambassador for the earned media team.Attend regular staff and team meetings, providing input on business improvement.Lead/Manage Client Accounts:Demonstrate a deep understanding of client goals and the full range of earned media strategies available.Lead earned media strategy development and implementation for clients.Conceive and implement high-impact earned media strategies.Provide day-to-day management support for assigned clients.Assign, review, and approve earned media materials.Provide ongoing status and final reports on progress towards client goals.Business Development and Team Management:Introduce and maintain systems and processes for the earned media team.Support in securing new business along with the CEO and Senior Vice President.Overall Knowledge and Expertise:Experience working in an agency, political campaign, newsroom, or other fast-paced environment.Strong commitment to racial justice and social justice.Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.About Change ConsultingChange Consulting is a Black-owned social change communications agency based in Oakland, California. We have worked in service of changemakers committed to making justice a reality, focusing on racial justice.Compensation and Details:This position reports to the CEO.This position has a starting salary of $115,000-$139,000.This position can be remote for the right candidate.We offer health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a budget for professional development.Applications:Please submit a resume, cover letter, three references, and three recent media placements to hello@change-llc.com.Change Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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