SVP, Public Affairs

Avōq

Senior Vice President, Public Affairs driving growth for diverse industries with strategic communication. Leading client relationships and developing high-impact campaigns with a focus on empowering teams.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate and/or manage a $1-3M annual portfolio of business
Advise clients and lead teams in the development of high-impact and measurable strategic communications and campaigns
Develop and mentor team members and identify the next generation of Avoq leaders
Lead new business pitches, preparation, and delivery for winning new client assignments
Provide insightful strategies that are actionable and impactful
Design and oversee client budgets and work plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Effective at securing new business as a member of a pitch team
Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue, and/or policy or regulatory area and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-ed’s, white papers, thought leadership etc.)
Leadership and management skills with teams and clients
Directing the strategy and managing the relationship for a client, office, or principal
Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients including new business opportunities
Expertise at creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions
12+ years of experience developing and leading large scale reputation, communication, or advocacy efforts
Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting digital and data analytics landscape, and can creatively apply insights and emerging tools to client situations
Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets
Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) contributions
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)
12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic communicationscommunications strategiesdata analyticsbudget managementcampaign developmentclient relationship managementbusiness developmentleadership developmenttime managementadvocacy efforts

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam managementclient advisinginsightful strategy developmentrelationship buildingcommunicationtime managementcreativitycollaboration