Executive Vice President, Impact

About the Role

The Executive Vice President will lead our work advancing clients' goals across a range of issues—from healthcare, democracy and the economy to immigration, gender and racial equity—through high-impact, creative, targeted integrated strategic communications campaigns.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The Impact team is in-office at least 3 days per week.

Accountabilities and Qualifications

• Prioritize business growth of the practice and the firm as a whole
• Bring in substantial new business
• Ensure the team is organized, aligned and motivated to achieve revenue, profitability and efficiency goals
• Provide the highest level of client service and excellence in communications strategy
• Serve as a senior leader in the practice and the firm as a whole, increasing the agency’s strategic communications and digital fluency and capabilities
• Drive an integrated communications approach for clients across owned, earned, paid media and other channels and drive overall cross-functional collaboration inside the team and across the firm
• Practice and ensure excellent team management, positive morale and strong team culture, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Evaluate and stay on top of industry trends and leverage audience-first channel strategies
• Measure ROI for advocacy projects or clients, streamlining approaches as needed to ensure we are investing in the appropriate tools and resources
• Work with peers to identify opportunities for firm thought leadership (i.e., speaking on panels, writing blogs, attending conferences)

Essential Skills

• Has 10+ years of relevant work experience in campaign politics, strategic communications, media relations, digital strategy, advocacy, journalism or a related field
• A track record of business development, sales, client development and/or a deep network to leverage for business development and partnerships
• Deep experience managing a team of communications strategists to develop and execute initiatives and a track record of fostering positive relationships with direct reports and promoting positive team morale
• Extensive team management experience, and a commitment to staff development, professional growth and mobility and building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive team
• Experience and deep understanding with the agency business model(s), including strong client management experience and general business acumen; experience at a communications agency is a plus
• Extensive and up-to-date technical knowledge of the full range of digital marketing and communications services
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Personal commitment to and knowledge of social justice and a passion for advancing social change

Working at Orchestra

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $200,000 - $240,000
Executive Vice Presidents are eligible for end-of-year bonuses based on firm, team, and individual performance.