# SVP, Public Affairs

**Company:** [Avōq](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ks9Gfcv2ZMJXwkkhtetd8B.md)
**Location:** New York, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Public Affairs

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## Description

We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Public Affairs (SVP) to accelerate our firm’s growth across a diverse grouping of industries, sectors and issues. This role can be based out of either our Washington D.C., New York or Chicago office.

### WHO YOU ARE

A strong candidate:

-   Is a proven strategic thinker, bringing an informed and innovative perspective to client challenges
-   Has experience with political, policy, or corporate advocacy communications and campaigns, including experience with brand marketing, media planning and analytics, audience targeting, integrated marketing and thought leadership strategies
-   Has an inherent new business mentality and knows how to leverage network to surface opportunities
-   Has the judgement to assess opportunities and threats and provide actionable guidance to clients
-   Inspires teams to prioritize, multi-task, and put forth exceptional efforts under pressure 

-   Emphasizes empowerment and growth of junior talent
-   Is detail-oriented and a strong spoken and written communicator
-   Able to manage complex issues with creative and effective solutions
-   Is a proven trusted advisor to clients or principals and brings strong relationships with senior communications and media professionals, business, and political leaders
-   Seen as a reliable problem solver
-   Stays current and adaptable to the impact of changing political, policy, or media landscapes on communications strategy

### WHAT YOU’LL DO

-   Generate and/or manage a $1-3M annual portfolio of business
-   Advise clients and lead teams in the development of high-impact and measurable strategic communications and campaigns
-   Develop and mentor team members and identify the next generation of Avoq leaders
-   Lead new business pitches, preparation, and delivery for winning new client assignments
-   Provide insightful strategies that are actionable and impactful
-   Design and oversee client budgets and work plans

## Requirements

### YOUR EXPERIENCE

As a qualified candidate, you have experience in _all_ areas below:

-   Effective at securing new business as a member of a pitch team
-   Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue, and/or policy or regulatory area and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-ed’s, white papers, thought leadership etc.)
-   Leadership and management skills with teams and clients
-   Directing the strategy and managing the relationship for a client, office, or principal
-   Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients including new business opportunities
-   Expertise at creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions

As an exceptional candidate, you possess _many_ of the following attributes:

-   12+ years of experience developing and leading large scale reputation, communication, or advocacy efforts
-   Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting digital and data analytics landscape, and can creatively apply insights and emerging tools to client situations
-   Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets
-   Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise

_Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role.  If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!_

## Benefits

Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity.  Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates. 

The salary range for this role starts at $215,000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes: 

·    100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

·    Paid parental leave

·    401(k) contributions

·    Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)

·    12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off 

·    Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to [**Talent@teamavoq.com**](mailto:Talent@teamavoq.com) and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.