Vice President, Brand PR

Vice President, Brand

About Us:

RUTH pays homage to the courageous spirit of the Edelman family, named after their matriarch, Ruth. With a heritage rooted in curiosity and creativity, our agency blends tradition with forward-thinking strategies to drive success in today's dynamic market.

About The Role:

RUTH is searching for a VP, Brand to lead select clients in areas of client service, new business, team development and management, and ensuring consistent excellence in the quality of work delivered to clients.

About the Job:

• Developing and driving integrated PR strategies and programs.
• Leading day-to-day account activity, traditional and emerging PR strategies, media strategy and the provision of sound creative and strategic counsel to clients to support their business objectives.
• Supporting existing clients, and develop and present new business opportunities.
• Adheres to our Hybrid Policy.
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff, clients, and agency partners.
• Needs strong attention to detail.
• Focus on Risk & Governance.
• Focus on Brand PR & Optimization.

About You:

• 8 years of Account Management experience in a PR agency setting or in a Communications role within a large organization.
• A history of success in providing sound creative and strategic counsel to clients and building credibility and rapport with senior level client contacts.
• Budgeting, and day-to-day financial management for client programs.
• Collaborative spirit, results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines.
• Must be a master of craft, who is an excellent people leader and client counselors who will roll up their sleeves and stay close to the work.
• Extensive experience successfully overseeing 360 integrated brand programs
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, creatively, and holistically about client programs.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, the ability to “think on your feet” and respond quickly as business factors shift.
• Excellent writing skills and strong presentation skills with experience developing and delivering client presentations.
• Experience in drafting and presenting new business pitches.
• Proven leadership experience, mentoring, and developing junior talent.
• Strong earned media strategy experience.

Pay range: $130,000 to $156,000/year USD.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

Healthy, happy employees make RUTH better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to RUTH. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.

RUTH is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.