Vice President

Company: Keadjian
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Vice PresidentKeadjian Associates, a leading strategic communications and management consulting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a full-time vice president to begin work immediately. Prior experience at a public relations or public affairs agency is required. The ideal candidate is exceptional at counseling clients on high-profile corporate communications or crisis communications matters.Keadjian is one of the fastest-growing, midsized agencies in the country. The agency also celebrates one of the lowest co-worker turnover rates in the industry, with teammates joining and staying for many years to build their careers. This is a terrific opportunity for agency leaders who enjoy mentoring and cultivating talent. As an independently owned firm, Keadjian Associates is able to reward our stellar teammates by offering competitive salaries, an unmatched discretionary bonus program for performance and excellent benefits. Our team is based out of the Walnut Creek headquarters. We offer the flexibility to work primarily from home, contingent on business and client needs. Two days a month, we meet in-person to work with our teams at our Walnut Creek office. If business needs warrant, we forecast our team may potentially convene one day a week for team building, training, mentoring and more. Additionally, from time to time, travel may be required to participate in client meetings or events, and to attend team building, training and mentoring events. Responsibilities:

• Work closely with fellow members of the agency leadership team
• Serve as an account leader working with the agencys largest client
• Look around corners, help clients capitalize on new opportunities and foresee strategic issues that need to be addressed
• Pay close attention to the details to ensure flawless execution by the larger team
• Develop a deep understanding of the clients businesses, priorities, pain points and competitive landscape and share this with the team
• Contribute to business development and team development
• Develop the strategy and lead teams in the execution of communications programs and community engagement for clients
• Develop a superb understanding of the clients industry and counsel senior clients on strategy, messaging and tactics
• Edit high-quality, client-ready messaging and materials (e.g., talking points, fact sheets, presentations, posters, timelines, and production trackers) developed by the team to ensure deliverables meet our agencys exceptionally high standards
• Work with in-house graphic design team to brainstorm visual treatments to enhance materials
• Manage and mentor direct reportsQualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, crisis communications, or the like
  • Experience at a public relations or public affairs agency is required
  • Fantastic attention to detail
  • Outstanding writing and editing skills
  • Willing to roll up your sleeves and get work done
  • Strong strategic counselor to internal and external audiences
  • Exceptional project management and team management skills
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment switching seamlessly between multiple projects, turning things around in record time
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Bachelors degree requiredExpected Salary: In addition to industry leading benefits including end of year profit sharing and performance bonus program for eligible employees, the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000. Starting salary will be based on a number of factors, including years of experience, type of relevant experience, education and more. Additional Benefits and Compensation: Keadjian Associates has a discretionary bonus program for eligible employees. Bonuses are awarded based on performance and contributions, in the Companys sole discretion. In addition, the Company has a 401(k) Program that, when eligible, will contribute a percentage of the employees annual total compensation to their plan. Lastly, the Company has group health, dental and vision insurance coverage for its eligible employees, and the Company pays one hundred percent (100%) of its employees premiums for the offered medical benefit plans. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or eliminate any of its employee benefits at any time, consistent with applicable law.

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