Who we are:
Interdependence public relations is a full-service digital pr and integrated marketing firm supercharged by the most advanced technology ever in public relations to maximize consistent media placements in prestigious media and industry outletsIt`s an experience that stands apartWe are a passionate group of professionals partnering with people and brands to look at the big picture and drive impactful resultsOur performance-driven team consists of former journalists, communicators, marketers, creative experts and moreWe embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking outside of the box, expert storytelling, fierce collaboration and learning new things every day.
The role:
Interdependence public relations is seeking to hire a managing director to play a leadership role in building the agency’s public affairs, crisis, and government relations practice globally and support the company’s rapid growthThe ideal candidate will be a public affairs, crisis, and government relations communications trailblazer, a thought leader who can help shape the voice of top brands and has a proven track record of successfully developing and managing a business baseThe individual in this role will be responsible for business development, day-to-day operations, overseeing the growth and leading the agency’s growing
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations practice.
As a thoughtful, inspiring and engaging leader, the managing director will also oversee and manage the performance of communications teams across multiple locations and play a part in attracting new talent to help build the businessAs a part of the senior leadership team you will collaborate with other practice heads and report directly to the agency’s chairman.
The responsibilities:
Leadership management –
Building the agency’s
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Practice with significant growth.
Oversee and understand the
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Practice financial objectives and actual performance
Provide forecasts of performance and meet the practice area’s
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Objectives
Client service & account management –
Lead and/or contribute to key
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Accounts – help clients effectively tell their stories to their target audience and engage as lead counsellor in crises that arise where reputation risk is managed at c-suite level
Monitor and course correct when necessary, client satisfaction for
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Clients
Manage profitability for clients, including account retention and staff billability
Lend support and direction to help individuals and teams realize their full potential while ensuring profitability, growth and creativity to
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Clients
New business –
Drive significant growth of an already multi-million-dollar business category as an industry leader
Respond directly to new business opportunities
Play a leadership role in building interdependence’s
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Into a top-tier worldwide offering
Build the agency’s presence as a major
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Be omnipresent in the market and promote interdependence pr’s offerings
Plan and effectively execute new business strategies for the
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Practice
Collaborate with other business leads to set strategies in order to meet both internal and external goals, integrate and drive best results
People development –
Oversee, lead and manage the performance of communications teams across multiple locations
Sustain the agency`s growth by attracting and selecting staff for the
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Practice
Develop people through coaching, mentoring, and active team leadership
Improve staff engagement and retention
Further establish culture and practice vision in a positive way
Inspire other senior leaders, cultivate and retain large, cross-functional teams
Act as a thoughtful and engaging leader – provide opportunities to develop core skills and feedback
Provide channels for training and development of staff in
The public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Practice
Act as a mentor and champion of your team members, encourage a high level of strategic thinking and creativity while providing guidance on daily activities
Have a strong understanding of the individual capabilities, strengths and opportunities
Knowledge & professional skills –
Be a thoughtful leader within the
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
And promote yourself as an expert within your area of specialization
Demonstrate deep understanding of
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Monitor the marketplace for new trends, opportunities and key players within the
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Space
Identify, quickly communicate, react to new insights and act upon “what’s next”
Qualifications:
Proven track record of successfully building an agency’s practice as an industry leader and managing a zero to 10m+ or 50 to 100-million-dollar business division expansion.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing or similar applicable field is requiredMasters’ degree considered a strong plus.
Requires 10+ years of public relations, marketing or related experience at a senior level
Minimum of 5 years of individual contributor and team management experience, including team development is required
P&l management experience required
Extensive communications experience in the
Public affairs, crisis, and government relations
Space, ideally in an agency environment
Senior strategist sought out by clients to provide counsel about communications in different aspects and ability to manage complex client relationships
Deep understanding of a wide range of communications channels, tools and vehicles spanning paid, owned and earned platforms, including social platforms
A sense of urgency, the ability to deal with ambiguous situations, a strategic view but also willing to roll up your sleeves and dig into the work to drive impact
Highly collaborative, diplomatic, ability to influence others, persuasive approach
Exceptionally strong analytical skills
Creative problem solver who is able to see and offer big picture perspective
Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
A team orientation, with experience leading and being a member of diverse teams in an engaging way
The perks:
Outstanding benefits package—including medical/dental/vision support, vacation/sick time/paid time off for important holidays, 401(k), work out wednesdays, flexible working arrangements (i.eWorking from home)
