Vice President (Public Relations)

Forget timesheets, spray-and-pray media outreach and bland, programmatic PR work. SBS is unlike any PR agency you’ve ever heard of: We value intellectual curiosity, diversity of thought, strong counsel, and above all, big-win media results that drive meaningful business impact. Where other agencies enforce rigid hierarchies and dogmatic workflows, SBS empowers all of its people to take charge of their careers and become leaders on their teams and across the agency.

About us: The Brew Crew is a group of informed, curious and creative storytellers for established brands like American Express, Flexport, Cloudflare, GitHub, Paradigm, and exciting startups in AI, aerospace, blockchain, future of work and so much more.

Vice President Responsibilities  

• Manage key client relationships 
• Manage client contracts and budgets 
• Manage the development of goals/KPIs/business objectives with client 
• Provide strategic counsel on media plans/campaigns
• Provide analysis of PR objectives and outcomes 
• Provide crisis management and counsel 
• Drive media results through outreach and creative story ideation 
• Provide strategic counsel on written content (ideation/execution/amplification) 
• Spearhead key initiatives, programs and events for agency development i.e. agency marketing, employee onboarding/recruitment, off-sites, etc. 
• Lead skills and professional development across the agency 
• Coach and mentor internal team members, conducting annual performance reviews 
• Champion the agency values/brand both inside and outside the company 
• Act as an integral member of the senior management team, making strategic decisions that set the appropriate direction for the agency, its accounts and its people

Vice President Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 10 years client or agency PR/communications experience 
• Demonstrated ability to drive meaningful media results 
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills 
• Detail oriented and focus on setting and managing to a high bar
• A creative mindset
• Brilliant writing skills 
• Demonstrated ability to grow account teams/client relationships and agencies/companies 
• Experience or demonstrated expertise in talent development across all levels - from the most junior to senior leaders 
• Experience or demonstrated ability to manage multiple key stakeholders (clients, partners, customers, other agencies, etc.) 
• Ability to set appropriate client expectations and provide thoughtful analysis on PR outcomes 
• Business acumen with the ability to represent the agency across a range of key audiences

We understand that a job description may not capture all of the skills and experiences that can contribute to success in this role. If you have a passion for media strategy and external storytelling, we want to hear from you, regardless of whether you fit neatly into all of the criteria listed above.

Benefits & Perks

SBS offers benefits that reflect the values of our team, stay true to our culture and put our people first. Here are just a few of the ways we show our appreciation:

• Flexible, remote work 
• Unlimited PTO
• Fringe Benefits - monthly points for lifestyle services of your choice, from UberEats to Airbnb & Netflix
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
• Generous monthly donations to charities and non-profit organizations that are personally meaningful and selected by members of the Brew Crew
• Mental wellness days 

At SBS Comms, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for success and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where we elevate the voices that reflect the world we live in.

Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, and education or certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications. Salary ranges for this position are between $160,000 and $200,000 annually. Strange Brew Strategies also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and generous benefits.