Date Posted:
May 25, 2026
Position Title:
Vice President, Higher Education Public Relations
Office/Company:
BerlinRosen
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07153
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC | New York, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$135,000–$150,000 (commensurate with experience and skills)
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Seeking an experienced strategic communicator to join our growing Higher Education team.Lead strategic conversations, develop and oversee integrated campaigns, directly manage and mentor staff, draft high-level materials, collaborate with the management team, and help win new business.At least 8 years of relevant work experience in communications: PR agency or in-house for higher education institutions, companies, nonprofits, media or journalism.
Responsibilities:
• Lead strategic conversations and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts to deliver top-notch results
• Develop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals
• Directly manage and mentor staff and provide overall strategic direction and feedback for their development and client work
• Draft high-level materials including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging and op-eds
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and inspire our team of strategists to be innovative and creative
• Help win new business by leveraging your existing network and identifying new opportunities
Qualifications:
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in communications: PR agency or in-house for higher education institutions, companies, nonprofits, media or journalism
• Is an avid consumer of news, with a strong news sense and knowledge of the media and experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters
• Experience engaging with media for both rapid response and long-lead stories
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Experience managing, prepping and staffing high-touch principals or organizational leaders
• Ability to multi-task, handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
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