Tusk Strategies · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, New York Public Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expTusk Strategies is a team of talented communications, political, and policy strategists. As a Vice President for New York Public Affairs, you will be responsible for directing client efforts, managing relationships, developing campaign plans, and generating media opportunities.
PoliticsPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Helping manage client relationships with responsibility to execute on campaign vision
Utilizing your understanding of New York City and State political and policy processes to develop sophisticated and comprehensive campaign plans
Consistently get points on the board, such as by proactively identifying storylines to create ad hoc media opportunities
Leveraging and developing press contacts to generate earned media for clients, including television, podcasts, and newsletters
Identifying and securing third-party validators and grassroots and grasstops supporters for client campaigns
Drafting and editing op-eds, testimony, speeches, polls, digital and social content, and client memos and decks
Organizing and maintaining client folders, collateral, and agendas to ensure well-run client engagements
Researching relevant issues and sector areas to inform clients on political risks and opportunities
Assisting with new business proposal ideas and content
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of experience at a public affairs agency, in-house, in government, and/or on political or issue advocacy campaigns
Examples of campaigns or projects that show how your creative communications efforts drove a successful regulatory, legislative, or political outcome
Reporter contacts, particularly in New York and in one or two subject matter areas
Excellent writing skills
Desire to work on projects beyond New York and to acquire new skillsets
Willingness to lobby and wear multiple hats during a client engagement
Ability to work on multiple projects at once and work under tight deadlines while responding quickly to team members and clients
Ability to work in our Manhattan office 4 days per week with occasional travel required
Benefits
Highly competitive base salary.
Opportunity to earn new business commission.
Eligible to earn an EOY bonus as a new employee.
401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation.
100% covered premiums for medical, dental, vision; with dependents and spouses 50% covered.
Unlimited vacation.
Paid parental leave.
Covered cell phone service.
Company
Tusk Strategies
Tusk Strategies provides opposition research, change management, and internal communication services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Coffey
Chief Executive Officer
Cristóbal Alex
Partner, Head of D.C. Office
Recent News
2025-04-02
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