ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service 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, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer’s PR Power List for three consecutive years, PRNews’ Large PR Agency of the Year (2023; 2021), PR News’ Digital Firm of the Year (2023) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes’ latest Best PR Agencies in America list.

Beginning in 2022, we’ve established partnerships with Onward, Derris, M18, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse and Message Lab, further expanding and integrating our agency and communications network while expanding our reach in DEI consulting and the consumer, lifestyle, real estate, hospitality and technology sectors.

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 TEAM

The EVP of Global Impact will be a key senior leader on the firm’s Strategic Campaigns team. For more than a decade – and with decades of additional experience – this team has been partnering with mission-driven leaders and organizations tell their stories and advance change:

Our client portfolio includes foundations, civil and human rights organizations, non-profits, advocacy organizations and others focused on uplifting the voices of and building power for marginalized communities around the globe
Our work includes helping major international NGOs like Oxfam, Americares and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to advance poverty alleviation programs in countries around the world. With U.N. agencies such as UNICEF and WHO, we have built and driven global campaigns focused on growing public awareness around public health issues
We have worked with nonprofits like the Open Society Foundation to raise awareness about corruption and human rights abuses around the world
We have won major legislative victories and pressured decision-makers in Washington alongside nonprofit advocacy groups like the Coalition to End Uyghur Forced Labour
We’ve advanced wartime lawsuits alongside survivors of violence in Yemen and raised the alarm on threats to democracy in the United States
We’ve moved regulators in the U.S. and EU to adopt policies that promote environmentally sustainable investing with the U.N.-supported Principles for Responsible Investment and Net-Zero Asset Owners Alliance

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Executive Vice President will drive and grow our work in global human rights, humanitarian relief, hunger and poverty, sustainable development and international social impact. This position provides a unique opportunity to build and deepen a portfolio of work and lead a talented team working with high-profile national organizations, individuals and campaigns.

Successful candidates will provide a clear and specific business plan to bring in substantial revenue within 6-9 months.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Strategic Campaigns management team is in-office at least three days per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Executive Vice President, you will…

Partner with the Managing Director to drive business growth of the practice and the firm as a whole
Bring in substantial new business
Ensure the team is organized, aligned and motivated to achieve revenue, profitability and efficiency goals
Provide the highest level of client service and excellence in communications strategy
Serve as a senior leader in the practice and the firm as a whole, increasing the agency’s strategic communications and digital fluency and capabilities
Drive an integrated communications approach for clients across owned, earned, paid media and other channels and drive overall cross-functional collaboration inside the team and across the firm
Partner closely with the Managing Director to oversee and ensure excellent team management, positive morale and strong team culture, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Understand capabilities and skill sets of team members, foster and manage opportunities for professional growth and identify needs for additional firm or practice-wide trainings
Evaluate and stay on top of industry trends and leverage audience-first channel strategies
Measure ROI for advocacy projects or clients, streamlining approaches as needed to ensure we are investing in the appropriate tools and resources
Work with peers to identify opportunities for firm thought leadership (i.e., speaking on panels, writing blogs, attending conferences)

Essential skills:

10+ years of relevant work experience in global communications, international human rights or other social impact field
A track record of business origination, effective sales, client development and a deep network to leverage for future business development and partnerships
Experience and understanding of the agency business model(s), including strong client management experience; experience at an earned/traditional media agency is a plus
Extensive experience managing a team and aligning staff around company goals and priorities
Direct team management experience, and a commitment to staff development, professional growth and mobility and building a diverse and inclusive team
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Has a personal commitment to and knowledge of social justice and a passion for advancing progressive social change

Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Compensation 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): $225,000-$250,000

Executive Vice Presidentsare eligible for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team, and individual performance.

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Mental health assistance with company-sponsored memberships to Talkspace and Calm
401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
Generous 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 holidays
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
Employer-funded life insurance
Discounted annual bikeshare membership
Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work

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