Associate Vice President

Brian Communications - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Vice President (AVP) at Brian Communications is a mid-level leadership role designed for a seasoned public relations professional. This position focuses on providing strategic communications counsel to clients, leading teams, and driving business development. The AVP will play a crucial role in shaping client strategies and ensuring effective communication across various platforms while fostering a collaborative agency culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic communications counsel to clients, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Anticipate, identify, and manage potential communications issues, positioning clients effectively with key opinion leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive communications programs, including media relations, community engagement, public affairs, and social media.
• Oversee multiple client accounts, ensuring timely and effective delivery of all client deliverables.
• Develop, monitor, and manage account budgets, tracking team hours, costs, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of direct reports, providing guidance on account work and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive agency culture that encourages creativity and innovation.
• Review and refine the written work of staff, including media materials and client presentations.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in agency public relations or a similar role, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple accounts.
• Experience in healthcare and crisis communication is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong track record of securing impactful media coverage across business, consumer, and digital platforms.
• Deep understanding of media strategy and the ability to craft compelling pitches and narratives.
• Adept at developing and executing integrated communications strategies that leverage traditional and digital media channels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: Two days in the office
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401k
• Comprehensive Parental Leave
• Employee recognition program (Bonusly)
• Various opportunities to enhance professional skills
• Winter Break
• Active Employee Resource Groups (Social & DEI Committees)
• Generous PTO policy
• Ability to work remote for up to 2 weeks annually; all other weeks are hybrid
• Summer Friday - Reduced hours on Fridays in the summer!