617MediaGroup, one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., is recruiting for a skilled Vice President to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities.
This position will be based in Newton, MA, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Chicago, IL.
Who we are:
We’re veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, and web developers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in.
What we do:
We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, from digital strategy to eye-catching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients’ social justice causes and campaigns.
Who you are:
- Big picture strategist with experience conceiving and executing high-stakes communications campaigns.
- An ace writer and content creator. A pro at developing the strategy and creative for client campaigns, including content calendars, mailers, landing pages, social memes/graphics
- A proven leader and manager with experience developing talent and leading teams of writers and designers to hit deadlines, produce exceptional work, and have fun doing it
- A highly organized client relations and project management pro
- A creative, collaborative multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, campaign-like environments
- Skilled in digital organizing and communications with familiarity in online advertising, mobile strategy, and web design.
- Possess knowledge of digital platforms and analytics to further client and campaign success.
Your experience:
- You have at least 7-9 years of strategic communications and media advocacy experience running and winning hard-hitting legislative, contract, and/or corporate accountability campaigns.
- You’re passionate about social justice, including workers’ rights, environmental justice, criminal justice reform, racial equity, and more
- You create sharp content, from social media calendars to video scripts to op-eds. You know how to create killer content that aligns with client and campaign strategy
- History of overseeing multimedia and/or graphic design projects with experience managing designers preferred.
- Experience using HubSpot, WordPress, Google Analytics, Facebook Manager or similar platforms.
- You design integrated campaigns utilizing social media, online advertising, email marketing, and web design as part of integrated campaigns
- History of managing a team of designers and copywriters for web and print platforms
All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid driver’s license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship, and you would like to request an exemption, please note that in your cover letter.
The current minimum starting salary offer for this position is $98,090. The current maximum starting salary offer for this position is $110,944. Starting salary offer amounts are furnished at the discretion of the agency with adherence to contractually guaranteed minimum pay rates and are also based on the relevant experience level of the applicant and on agency hiring needs. 617MediaGroup is proud to be a union shop and 617MediaGroup employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees of 617MediaGroup enjoy robust opportunities for professional and financial growth and advancement.
Please note that we receive hundreds of applications each month, and we are not able to respond to every individual application. If you do not receive a response from our organization within 90 days either in the form of initial outreach or follow-up correspondence, please assume that your application has not been chosen for the specific career opportunity to which you applied. You may re-apply at any time for future opportunities. While we do our best to ensure timely and thorough correspondence with applicants, the volume of applications we receive does not allow us to respond individually in all cases. Thank you again for your interest in pursuing employment with 617MediaGroup.
