Vice President

CLYDE is a fast-paced, impact agency committed to delivering innovative, strategic, and visually compelling communications solutions for our diverse portfolio of clients. We work with clients who want to make a difference by moving the world forward – helping them do it through earned, owned, and paid media programs, creative solutions, and smarter, informed strategies. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of design while staying grounded in strategy, brand integrity, and results. We are seeking a talented and dynamic Vice President to join our growing team.

The Vice President should have 10-15 years of public affairs experience whether at a public affairs agency, an in-house public affairs role, in government or in campaigns. Candidates should be established as a voice for an industry, specialty, or principal. The VP will shape and support execution of strategies for a portfolio of clients. This person will empower team members to achieve outcomes for clients by leading entire account teams and serving as the primary point of contact for clients. They will develop strong personal and professional relationships with clients, advise on the design and implementation of creative strategies for key audiences (from consumers to opinion elites), and play an active role in shaping our team and firm. They will also lead business development efforts and proactively bring in new client opportunities.

What you will be doing:

• Play the strategic lead role on 5+/- client teams, building relationships with clients, serving as a go-to resource for clients, and providing proactive strategic communications advice and direction to achieve client goals
• Work closely with client and internal teams to develop sophisticated, innovative, and creative communications strategies - and be confident in shifting strategies to address emerging issues
• Proactively own a variety of projects and deliverables that achieve client goals while ensuring all client deadlines are met and quality of work is high 

• Confident standing up new client accounts, including developing the resources and tools needed to execute against SOW and achieve client goals
• Oversee financial aspects of the client work, including SOW development, budget tracking, monthly reporting, monthly billing, client profitability, and team member utilization
• Lead a $1 million+ dollar portfolio of CLYDE clients
• Lead business development efforts and regularly bring in client opportunities

• Maintain personal and professional networks that support visibility and business development efforts
• Shape, sell, and execute strategies for clients
• Identify areas for organic growth within your client base
• Manage and mentor 2+ direct reports
• Show repeated proficiency in effectively managing teams and deliverables to scope and on budget
• Empower team members to achieve outcomes for clients 
• Advise on the design and implementation of creative strategies for key audiences (from consumers to opinion elites)
• Contribute to business unit planning and broader agency wide initiatives as required
• Play a critical role in shaping our firm and support CLYDE initiatives

Position Expectations:

• Show a strong sense of initiative within the agency and contribute through suggesting improvements and solving problems
• Serve as a passionate leader, mentor and role model to junior team members and build positive relationships with internal team members and across functions
• Serve as counsel to clients and show a strong capabilities in persuasion and communications around sensitive/challenging issues
• Possess a strong sense of EQ with internal team members and external clients and vendors
• Contribute to CLYDE visibility efforts and seek out external opportunities for personal visibility (contributed articles, speaking opportunities, etc.)
• Expert in time and project management
• Commitment to uphold and defend the highest levels of ethical conduct
• Adhere to firm’s policies and procedures
• Ensure direct reports are adhering to firm policies and procedures
• Support hiring efforts

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• 10-15 years of experience; 5+ years of management experience
• An outstanding command of communications strategy particularly within today’s fractured media landscape, and an understanding of creating and executing omnichannel campaigns within that landscape
• Experience independently running, or serving as a key team member for, small and medium clients 

• Experience as an on-the-record spokesperson (for candidate, organization, elected official)
• Proven track record of driving organic growth with established clients
• Established media relationships with political beat reporters

• Experience leading staff development and talent cultivation at all levels, as well as mentorship and career tracking 
• Possess excellent writing and grammar skills, including the ability to write concisely, clearly, and logically; Exceptionally strong writing and AP editing skills
• Can edit the work of junior team members and explain edits in a way that improves their skills
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail; Excellent multitasker
• Comfortable with basic social media aggregators including, but not limited to Sprout Social, Meltwater, Hootsuite
• Comfortable with digital platforms like Wikipedia, Reddit, Discord, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Campaign Manager and social media platforms
• Shows curiosity, interest and comfort learning and adopting new tech platforms
• Interested in using practical applications of AI
• Experience pitching media
• Finds opportunities to deliver constructive feedback to senior team members
• Seeks and is receptive to constructive feedback
• Clear experience leading high-value clients, motivating internal teams and helping develop strong workplace cultures
• Professional and mature demeanor in working with peers and team members directly to solve problems, address issues, diffuse internal challenges

The salary range for this position is $111,000 - $164,200.