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Senior Vice President, Communications

Tusk Strategies
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2025

Who we are.

Tusk Strategies is a 35-person team of some of the most talented and tenacious political, communications, and policy strategists in the country. For over a decade, we have worked with leading startups, established companies, and organizations willing to think creatively and challenge the status quo. Our teams take on and win complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory campaigns, pass groundbreaking laws, direct communications efforts in intense environments, and grow client businesses through unique partnerships.

Tusk fosters a collegial and collaborative environment where the best ideas for our clients win, no matter your title. To that end, we aim to consistently create opportunities for professional growth at the company.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Tusk Strategies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

The Role.

As a Senior Vice President, Communications you will report to the CEO and will be responsible for work related to communications, partnerships, policy, and business development, operating as a senior project manager in areas including :

  • Spearheading and / or supporting the creation and execution of communications and / or political campaign plans on behalf of clients
  • Managing the day to day needs of a client project, including acting as a client liaison on project details and communicating project needs to junior employees and senior employees
  • Spearheading and / or supporting the creation and execution of communications and / or political campaign plans on behalf of clients
  • Conducting  campaign research and gathering information relevant to client campaign
  • Identifying key campaign stakeholders and supporting the creation of strategies to reach them.
  • Engaging in relevant day to day  interaction with clients
  • Collaborating with all team members, including senior management, on execution of campaigns, which may include communications, external relations, digital campaigns, and lobbying
  • Leveraging unique skills and experience for diverse client pool and campaigns, including project management
  • Contribute to client pitches, in-person, on Zoom, and via written proposals Traveling as needed to address client’s campaign logistics and attend client meetings
  • Coordinating and executing a range of activities, including conferences and campaign events, for the client under the guidance of the EVP and Senior Staff
  • Assisting with overflow as needed and / or special projects as assigned by the EVP and / or Senior Staff.

What we look for from you.

  • At least 5 years of experience at a public affairs agency, in-house, in government, and / or on political or issue advocacy campaigns in a communications capacity. Also open to candidates with experience in public relations.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at once and under tight deadlines.
  • Great interpersonal skills and all around interesting, dynamic person who loves a challenge
  • Familiarity with political and new media landscape
  • Strong research skills, with a focus on regulatory and legislative matters
  • What you’ll get from us.

    Tusk leadership believes that treating employees well helps the whole company prosper. Benefits include :

  • Highly competitive base salary.
  • Opportunity to earn new business commission.
  • Eligible to earn an EOY bonus as a new employee.
  • 401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation.
  • 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, vision;  with dependents and spouses 50% covered.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • Fully paid four month parental leave.
  • Covered cell phone service.
  • The pay range for this position is expected to be between $146,000 and $190,000 / year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

    If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist at evanie@tuskholdings.com. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.

    Salary : $146,000 - $190,000

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