Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

Skdk

$165K — $185K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in writing, media, or political campaigns.
  • Commitment to inclusivity and collaboration.
  • Proven track record of placing national media stories and securing TV appearances.
  • Strong writing and research skills with knowledge of AP Style.
  • Familiarity with social media strategies for communication campaigns.
  • Excellent organizational abilities and keen attention to detail.
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage clients and client teams with strategic advice delivery.
  • Act as chief strategist for client teams.
  • Cultivate relationships with high-level press and external contacts.
  • Oversee firm resources and client budgets responsibly.
  • Mentor and lead SKDK staff.

Benefits

  • Generous health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Reimbursement for cellular service and public transportation expenses.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Supportive office environment and Employee Resource Groups participation.
Full Job Description
Overview

TheSenior Vice President workswith a wide range of clients, including corporate,philanthropic, nonprofit and issue advocacy, and supportsthe work of the firm to create deliverables that are creative, strong, and helpsmeet clients' goals.

Responsibilities

A Senior Vice Presidents job responsibilities include:

  • Fully managing clients and client teams, including independently delivering strategic advice and expanding relationships with existing clients.
  • Serving as chief strategist for all client teams.
  • Maintaining and nurturing high-level press and third-party external contacts.
  • Providing fiscal stewardship of firm resources and client budgets.
  • Providingmentorshipand leadership to SKDK staff.
Qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

  • 12+years of relevant experience in writing, research, and media-intensive positions such as political campaigns, in media, government, agency, or similar organizations.
  • A commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, working collaboratively and with consideration for others.
  • Deep experience placing national print and broadcast storiesand booking principals ontelevision.
  • Strong writing and research skills with thorough knowledge of AP Style.
  • A working knowledge of social media strategies for communications campaigns.
  • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • The ability to effectively manage multiple projects and handle competing deadlines.
Benefits

SKDK is committed topayequity. SKDK believes the target range of base compensation in this role is $165,000-$185,000. In addition to base salary, SKDK considers other key components as part of total compensation, including but not limited to an annual discretionary bonus, commission on new business, and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, such asskillset, level of experience, and location.

SKDK provides a generous benefits package including excellent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums; paid parental leave; time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k) with an employer contribution, reimbursement for cellular service, public transportation benefits, andadditionalbenefits.

SKDK believes in the growth and development of all our employees and therefore we offer:

  • Professional development and career guidance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Participation in Employee Resource Groups
  • A collegial and supportive office environment

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