Associate Vice President - Public Relations

Associate Vice President

The Associate Vice President (AVP) must be news obsessed, trend focused, always curious, entrepreneurially minded, a lifelong learner, data driven and, above all, a superb listener. The AVP must strive to exceed client expectations on what they thought was possible from a trusted partner, evidenced by feedback and account growth. The AVP in this role is expected to drive the day-to-day account responsibilities and deliver solid communications results (media, social, etc.) across our portfolio of accounts in financial services and B2B.

Responsibilities:

· Serve as an account lead, developing strong relationships with clients, and deliver sound counsel and recommendations.

· Drive significant media relations efforts including press release development, key message documents, pitches, story development, growing and maintaining media relationships, etc.

· Develop and implement creative programs that produce superior results for clients.

· Develop and pitch client programs/projects and drive program implementation.

· Leverage traditional media as well as digital/emerging technologies for PR programming and influencer outreach.

· Drive campaigns from inception through execution.

· Oversee and manage multiple workstreams, ensuring deadlines are being met and quality is assured.

· Serve as a leader to the account team and keep them updated and engaged on client activities, projects and assignments.

· Offer strategic advice about programs and measurement analytics.

· Budget programs and develop program strategy.

· Offer creative and new ideas and thinking to your clients and their programs.

· Participate in agency business development activities.

Requirements:

· 6+ years of PR agency or in-house experience within public relations/communications, with experience working with financial services and B2B clients.

· Strong and reliable industry relationships with media

· Ability to multi task and organize multiple deadlines across various accounts

· Proven ability to write strategic documents as a clear, concise and persuasive writer

· Critical thinking and strategic problem solving

· A “never quit” attitude and a great sense of humor

About Peppercomm

Peppercomm is an award-winning strategic, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in New York City. The firm combines 27 award-winning years of expertise serving blue chip and breakout clients with forward-thinking new service offerings and the freshness of a start-up. This unique mix of experience and energy enables the firm to attract and empower teams with a creative edge, drive, and passion for promoting, protecting, and connecting clients in a fast-changing marketplace. Founded in 1995, Peppercomm has received numerous accolades, including Crain’s Best Places to Work in NYC 2021, PRWeek’s Best Places to Work 2020, the Agency Elite 100, SABRE Award (Integrated Campaign), PRSA Big Apple (2020, 2019 Winner Integrated Campaign), Platinum PR Awards (Media Relations), PRNews Digital Awards (CSR), the Bulldog PR Awards (Media Relations) and PR Daily’s Top Agencies of 2022 among others.

Peppercomm is a Ruder Finn Group Company. For more information visit www.peppercomm.com.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. Salary is determined on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geography, relevant experience, skills and other related qualifications. In addition, the company offers a bonus program and a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and other benefits.