DKC · 10 hours ago
Vice President - Consumer Lifestyle Team
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expDKC is a dynamic communications agency seeking a Vice President for their Consumer Lifestyle Team. This leadership role involves driving strategy and managing a team while working with a diverse range of clients from startups to established brands.
Communications InfrastructureContentPublic Relations
Responsibilities
You will manage clients and a team; comfortable with a roster of 6-8 accounts
You’re a natural storyteller and understand how to create sophisticated narratives for different audiences
You have an established network of go-to media contacts with the ability to place a feature story, score a commentary opportunity, negotiate an exclusive and build a choreographed launch plan
You can develop and present a strategic memo or plan that aligns with the client’s immediate priorities and long-term goals
You love to flex your creative muscle and think like a marketer
You’re a strong writer and equally proficient editor
You will have enthusiasm for the hybrid work environment and understand the value of collaboration and team work
You show a passion and confidence in successfully navigating the evolving consumer landscapes
You enjoy counseling and advising clients on overall strategy, category challenges, opportunities and trends
You have a proven track record of developing and executing holistic PR strategies that utilize the full scope of the communications mix, including media relations, influencer outreach, talent relations, thought-leadership campaigns, celebrity and/or brand partnerships / collaborations and experiential activations (events)
You have experience working as part of an integrated team, representing the PR POV while applying big picture thinking across holistic campaigns
You love new business! You can surface opportunities and participate in the process from scouting, brainstorming, proposal development, presenting through agency selection, contracting and new client onboarding
You take great pride mentoring those rising stars on your team
You value the opportunity to collaborate across DKC and ACC to foster the mission, goals and culture
Qualification
Required
10+ years of consumer lifestyle PR experience
Ability to drive strategy and manage a team
Comfortable with a roster of 6-8 accounts
Natural storyteller with the ability to create sophisticated narratives for different audiences
Established network of go-to media contacts
Ability to place a feature story, score a commentary opportunity, negotiate an exclusive and build a choreographed launch plan
Ability to develop and present a strategic memo or plan that aligns with the client's immediate priorities and long-term goals
Creative thinking like a marketer
Strong writing and editing skills
Enthusiasm for the hybrid work environment and understanding of collaboration and teamwork
Passion and confidence in navigating the evolving consumer landscapes
Experience counseling and advising clients on overall strategy, category challenges, opportunities and trends
Proven track record of developing and executing holistic PR strategies
Experience with media relations, influencer outreach, talent relations, thought-leadership campaigns, celebrity and/or brand partnerships/collaborations and experiential activations
Experience working as part of an integrated team
Ability to surface new business opportunities and participate in the process from scouting to new client onboarding
Pride in mentoring team members
Value collaboration across DKC and ACC to foster mission, goals and culture
Benefits
401K
Unlimited PTO
Health insurance
Training program
The latest technology
Weekly complementary lunch
Snacks
Social activities
Affinity groups
Company
DKC
DKC specializes in helping their clients achieve their business objectives by strategically shaping and impacting the news cycle.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-09-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Traub
Chief Operating Officer
Joanne Fryer
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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