Vice President, Tech Communications & Public Affairs (NYC/DC)

Responsibilities

• Devising innovative ways for our clients and their executive to build their reputation in the tech media and policy ecosystem through media appearances, conferences, podcasts, newsletters, and TV opportunities.
• Creating and executing communications strategies around major market expansions, fundraising announcements, policy announcements, product launches, and other milestones.
• Proactively identifying storylines to create ad hoc media opportunities.
• Drafting and editing content including op-eds, testimony, speeches, and press releases.
• Assisting with new business proposals by putting together creative ideas and tactics.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience at a public affairs agency, in-house, in government, and/or on political or issue advocacy campaigns.
• Experience pitching blockchain technology, AI, blockchain, fintech, and other emerging technologies.
• Experience driving effective social media campaigns leveraging influencers and natural allies.
• Ability to provide examples of campaigns or projects that show how your creative communications efforts drove a successful media, business, or political outcome.
• Reporter contacts at relevant beats.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once and under tight deadlines.
• Willing to relocate to NYC or CA (SF/LA area)

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary.
• Opportunity to earn new business commission.
• Annual end of year bonus.
• 401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation.
• 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, vision; with dependents and spouses 50% covered.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Covered cell phone service.
• Hybrid work environment.