Vice President

Breakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications agency, is seeking a communications professional to join our growing team of advisors in Washington D.C. Breakwater advises companies, brands, coalitions and non-profits on how to navigate change, crises and complexities.This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to be a part of building something new while working on high-stakes projects. We look forward to hearing from you.RESPONSIBILITIESServe as day-to-day, client-facing lead for a variety of accountsLead the development of media strategies at the national and local level, including pitch angles and reporter targetsDeep understanding of the changing media landscape and what it takes to break throughHelp conceptualize, develop and review for client-readiness persuasive messaging and related collateral materials, simplifying complex legislative, regulatory, legal or other general issuesOversee account project management, including work plans, staffing, deadlines, monitoring of account budgets and needsManage and/or mentor junior staffManage new business process and efforts, including identifying and communicating those opportunities which build on current client workATTRIBUTESA BA/BS degree in a related field and 10-14 years of relevant experienceStrong preference for comms experience at a technology company or agencyDemonstrated ability to serve as a primary account leadAble to effectively manage both internal teams and client relationships on all sized accountsExperience working with reporters and established media contactsStrong strategic thinker with understanding of how larger economic and public policy landscape impacts clients' communications abilities and needsExperience and ambition for sourcing and/or successfully leading efforts to obtain new businessA demonstrated capacity for leadership, communication and teamwork

Created: 2025-01-14