Are you ready to shape and grow the future of integrated communications? The executive leadership role as VP of Strategic Communications, reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the leadership team, is your opportunity to lead our strategic communications practice today and evolve for tomorrow. You'll design and execute forward-thinking strategies that combine PR, social media, and content marketing, driving innovation and delivering measurable impact for both our agency and our clients.

Inspire and Lead a Growing Practice

Take the reins of our strategic communications department, guiding its evolution to meet the ever-changing landscape of PR, content, and social media. Mentor and manage a high-performing team of professionals while actively shaping the future of the practice. You’ll foster collaboration, creativity, and growth while ensuring results-driven success for both your team and clients.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients by delivering exceptional, forward-thinking results. As a strategic advisor, you’ll help shape not only their communications today but also their long-term vision for PR, social media, and content marketing.

Set the standard for innovative PR strategies that address today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges. Craft impactful campaigns, secure meaningful media placements, and build strong relationships with key outlets. Alongside your team, you’ll develop editorial calendars, create standout content, and lead crisis communications, positioning both the agency and our clients for long-term success.

Lead the charge in developing and refining influencer strategies that amplify reach and engagement. You’ll identify key partners, craft authentic campaigns, and ensure initiatives align with future industry trends and client goals.

Develop content strategies and assets that meet current client objectives while anticipating future needs. From blogs and press releases to web copy and social content, you’ll guide the team while staying hands-on to ensure deliverables are innovative, impactful, and aligned with the evolving market.

Collaborate on social media strategies that go beyond today’s norms, integrating them into broader campaigns and aligning efforts with emerging trends. You’ll actively contribute to content planning, community engagement, and performance marketing while positioning our agency and clients as leaders in the space.

Expand and Elevate the Practice

Support agency growth by leading new business initiatives, from pitches and proposals to presentations. Bring fresh ideas and insights to strengthen our strategic communications practice and position it as a market leader for years to come.

Leverage data and analytics to refine strategies and identify new opportunities, ensuring our approach remains cutting-edge. You’ll teach your team to think critically and proactively, driving consistent success for clients and future-proofing our practice.

Anticipate and embrace the latest trends in PR, social media, and content marketing. You’ll bring forward innovation and insights that keep both our agency and our clients ahead of the curve. This role isn’t just about managing what exists today - it’s about envisioning and creating the future of strategic communications for our agency and our clients. You’ll have the chance to leave your mark by shaping a practice that defines tomorrow’s industry standards.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 20+ years of progressive experience in PR, social media, and content strategy, ideally in an agency or fast-paced consultancy.
• Proven success in leading and mentoring teams while fostering collaboration and innovation.
• A track record of crafting impactful PR strategies and securing meaningful media coverage.
• Expertise in social media platforms, audience engagement, and emerging digital trends.
• Exceptional storytelling skills and content creation experience across various platforms.
• Strong analytical abilities to use data for optimization and innovation.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills with clients, media, and team members.
• Excellent communication skills, delivering clarity and impact in every interaction.

About HDJ & Associates, Inc.

HDJ + Associates is consistently named one of the top recruiting firms in the Pittsburgh area. We are a professional employment and search solutions company focused on recruiting the best possible talent available in today’s demanding market place. Our clients often tell us that finding the right candidates to join their company is one of the most difficult tasks on their already overburdened task list. Likewise, our candidates often tell us that finding the right position in today’s crowded market place is frustrating and overwhelming. Let HDJ + Associates take the pressure out of the recruiting process for both candidates and employers. We will hit the employment bullseye each time streamlining the recruiting process to success.

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