Senior Vice President, Public Relations

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Vice President (Hybrid)

B2B Tech Public Relations | Method Communications

The Opportunity

Senior vice presidents (SVP) are senior-level managers who provide leadership in all aspects of Method’s business across client work, business development and agency initiatives. As an SVP, you will lead multiple client teams and ensure the agency provides world-class services to our clients. You will also be responsible for fostering organic growth with existing clients, sourcing new business opportunities and leading teams through the new business pitch process. SVPs work with the CEO, COO and the executive team to actively shape and guide the agency’s growth while preserving and enhancing Method culture and furthering the agency vision. You’ll also help lead the leadership team, collaborating with HR, Finance and Operations teams on internal agency initiatives.

Responsibilities

Agency Leadership

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 is effective and supports Method’s business strategy

Account Leadership

Provide strategic guidance for 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

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 and creative newsworthy pitches that align with clients' business objectives; lead and coach teams in maintaining and growing media relationships with a wide range of reporters and publications

Business Development

Expand personal / professional network 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 clients

Account and Agency Management

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

What We’re Looking For

Typically 10 - 15 years’ experience (or equivalent expertise and education) in public relations, communications, marketing and / or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing

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

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

Professional network of journalists, analysts and influencers in a variety of technology sectors

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

What’s it like to work here?

Relationships are paramount to life at Method, and we invest heavily in building and maintaining relationships with clients, journalists and each other. We work hard to deliver incredible results for our clients. We encourage new ideas, and we always celebrate wins together – both for clients and our teams.

Method is made up of an award-winning team. Not only does the agency win awards, our people are consistently recognized for their excellence. We believe that begins with the recognition they get internally. Our leadership invests significant resources into employee mental health, wellbeing, education and development — and we praise outstanding performance regularly.

What’s in it for YOU?

Flexible, hybrid work

Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays

Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement

Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year

Paid Family Leave

$500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment

$1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment

4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Salary Ranges

We believe all employees should be rewarded competitively and equitably, using practices that are simple and transparent. We’ve provided the following salary ranges for the locations we operate in below due to their state regulations. If your market is not listed below, your specific salary band will be discussed during the recruitment process. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a number of factors including candidate’s education, relevant work experience and geographic location.

$185,000-$220,000

Work Arrangement

The role is required to work from Method’s hub office in San Francisco or New York City at least two days per week.

About the Company

Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today’s most innovative companies. Our group is united through our core values – relationships, resourcefulness and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, our communities and ourselves.

We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Method encourages and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices, which include recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, career development and advancement, training, pro bono work, community programs, and affinity groups.

Join a Quartz Best Companies For Remote Workers, PRWeek Best Places to work, and PRovoke Small Agency to Work For!

To Apply

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

To apply, please submit a resume.

Method is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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