Public Relations Vice President

PUBLIC RELATIONS VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL SERVICES

(REMOTE, NYC PREFERRED)

KCSA Strategic Communications is a full-service integrated communications firm that helps companies to shape perception, build influence and achieve meaningful business impact. Within KCSA, the financial services PR team specializes in working with companies at all stages who

want to rise above the industry buzz and position themselves and their leaders as experts in their

space. This team specializes in all kinds of earned media, but places emphasis on broadcast opportunities.

We’re looking for a Public Relations Vice President who’s as passionate about the daily financial news cycle as they are about building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and media. If you constantly have the news playing in the background of your day, check the headlines as you brush your teeth, and if you’re a seasoned leader of client PR programs, we’d love to hear from you.

Why you’ll love working here:

At KCSA, people come first. We invest in our team the same way that our clients invest in us. Here’s what you can expect:

A talented team of PR professionals who love to collaborate and push boundaries.
In-house investor relations and social media teams for integrated campaigns.
100% remote flexibility and a commitment to true work-life balance.
Generous 401(k) contributions (½ up to 12%), full health benefits and paid time off.
Quarterly mental health days and a day off for your birthday.
Half-day summer Fridays to soak up some sun.

What you’ll do:

As a Vice President on our financial services team, you’ll:

Create comprehensive client plans and strategies, demonstrating a clear knowledge of their vision and translating that into communications objectives
Provide strategic counseling to clients. KCSA accounts require more than just a quarterly or annual strategy. The VP at KCSA is responsible for creating bespoke strategies to serve the ongoing growth of the account, as well as making sure that tactical activities ladder up to agreed upon strategies.
Serve as point of contact for 6-9 client accounts
Lead team of AAE, AE, SAE and AD level employees providing guidance and direct feedback on performance and deliverables. VPs set the tone for KCSA. VPs help foster growth and develop talent into the next generation of PR leaders.
Maintain key relations with target media contacts.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with clients, KCSA clients consider the VP a strategic member of their team, not their “agency lead”. KCSA VPs maintain a regular line of face-to-face, call and email communication with their clients.
Write and/or edit all final drafts of documentation and media for clients
Participate in new business initiatives including drafting of proposals/decks and pitching potential clients.

Who you are:

Prior PR agency experience, 6-9 years direct experience in financial services PR
Experience managing account teams of 2-4 employees
Business relationships with key journalists and conference organizers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience using media databases
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

At KCSA, we know great talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your skills, perspective and passion could be exactly what we’re looking for.

Ready to help us tell stories that make an impact? Apply today!