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Method Communications · 1 day ago

Senior Vice President, Corporate Practice

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $225K/yr

15+ years exp

Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency. They are seeking a Senior Vice President, Corporate Practice to provide leadership across client work, business development, and agency initiatives, while overseeing corporate clients and mentoring junior team members.

MessagingProfessional NetworkingPublic RelationsSocial Media

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Kaley McClellan

Responsibilities

Work with the management team to optimize overall agency functions and performance

Provide strategic input on decision-making issues affecting the agency – new business, best practices, client service and performance management

Work with People Ops to motivate and lead a high-performance team; contribute to attracting, recruiting and retaining team members

Deliver constructive and clear feedback to ensure level requirements are met

Act as a mentor for designated direct reports, ensuring quarterly 360 reviews are performed and career development goals are set

Maintain an active presence and provide guidance to ensure internal communications are effective and support Method's business strategy

Provide strategic guidance for corporate clients and team leads on well-conceptualized and researched PR and integrated marketing programs, including handling sensitive client issues, solving problems, and evolving direction as necessary

Lead sophisticated campaigns that navigate the intersection of industry innovation, regulatory scrutiny, and policy, utilizing deep experience in government and public affairs

Serve as a senior advisor for clients navigating the transition to public markets, guiding leadership teams through IPOs, SPACs, and direct listings

Lead and coach teams in maintaining and growing media relationships with a wide range of reporters, analysts, and influencers in influential traditional and new media

Execute and demonstrate Method's Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams

Oversee the development of goals for internal team members and clients, leading teams to effectively execute against client strategy

Empower and support ADs and VPs in guiding teams to collaborate and produce high quality work effectively

Coach teams to develop strong written content—from op-eds to policy briefs—and creative newsworthy pitches that align with clients' business objectives

Expand personal/professional network in the corporate, public affairs, and general business sectors in order to enhance the Method brand and grow our client and client services portfolio

Lead new business pitches ensuring presentations are well researched, prepared and polished

Drive organic growth by expanding scope of work with existing corporate clients

Help review and analyze budgets, financial reports, and trends in order to assist the executive team and leadership team in performing their responsibilities

Participate in account staffing and evaluating team structures to maximize account quality and profitability

Work with executive team to meet revenue goals for the agency

Qualification

Public AffairsCapital MarketsIntegrated CommunicationsBusiness DevelopmentMedia RelationsTeam LeadershipNetworkingClient ManagementMentoring

Required

Typically 15 - 20 years experience (or equivalent expertise and education) at an agency in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing

Demonstrated experience in public affairs and government relations, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments

Success supporting corporate needs across a variety of sectors (e.g., Consumer, Tech, General Business) rather than a single vertical focus

Experience supporting clients through financial transactions, including taking companies public (IPOs, SPACs, Direct Listings)

Ability to build, execute and conceptualize integrated communications programs aligning with client/company business goals

Strong ability to grow a practice area and related accounts through new business pitching and upselling

A deep network of relationships with journalists, analysts and influencers in top-tier business and policy media

Proven history of growing a practice area or account(s) while leading and growing multi-disciplinary teams

Expert-level editing and writing capabilities

Able to manage others and oversee multiple direct reports with different managerial requirements, working on both hard and soft skill development for coachees

Passion for work and commitment to developing skills and helping team members learn on a daily basis