The ideal candidate for Vice President will take a proactive leadership role across client work, talent development and company initiatives, managing multiple accounts with a Senior Publicist and junior support team. The Vice President will be a primary contact for client interfacing and serve as the lead creative strategist and visionary on the team. She/he will be responsible for inspiring the teams and clients and helping businesses reach their goals with great ideas, forward thinking strategies and dynamic execution. The Vice President is the strategic voice and lead counsel to clients as well as a masterful executor who will roll up their sleeves and help get results wherever needed. Looking for an experienced coach who takes a proactive approach to talent developing through direct day-to-day coaching and individual career planning. Beyond leading a versatile client portfolio, the Vice President will play a key role in generating and prospecting new business that aligns with our company mission and envisioned future.
At Heron Agency, Chicago’s premier lifestyle communications firm, we operate like a family with a strong team dynamic. We’re looking for a Vice President who subscribes to this philosophy, loves a challenge and wants to make an impact with us.
Role Requirements:
- 8+ years of communications, public relations experience, hospitality/entertainment PR experience preferred
- Senior level leadership experience including growing an agency, practice area or successful client portfolio
- Proven track record generating new, strategic ideas and opportunities to expand client base/services beyond traditional public relations AND the ability and desire to lead these ideas from conception to results
- Experience independently creating and implementing successful programs and executing seamlessly across multiple accounts simultaneously
- Experience leading and growing a multidisciplinary team with an established approach to day-to-day coaching and long-term talent growth and development
- Extensive targeted media relations experience across multiple industries, including niche industry expertise and ongoing, active reporter relationships
- Proficient editor and writer
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach to work and team
- Entrepreneurial spirit, insatiable curiosity and an established track record of hard work and dedication to results
Interested parties should send their resume to noreen@heronagency.com.
