Vice President

About Us

Sloane & Company is an industry-leading strategic communications firm providing seasoned expertise across corporate communications; media relations; investor relations; crisis communications, and special situations. Whether the situation calls for developing and delivering the right messages to the audiences that matter or advising on high-stakes deals or crises, our goal is the same — unlock the full value of a company’s narrative, with the ultimate vision of enhancing a client’s reputation and turning it into an invaluable asset for them and their stakeholders.  

The firm’s leadership is involved in all aspects of client work—leveraging a deep understanding of the media, capital markets, and global political and social issues to build, enhance and execute full-service communications strategies for its clients.

The quality of our people and a steadfast commitment to our clients are what differentiate Sloane & Company. We are long-term investors in our client relationships and consistently provide high-level, strategic counsel and execution that delivers excellence and drives results.

Our goal is that every person, at every level, learns to be a leader. Our talent-fueled approach commits to every client that they will get our best team. We provide expert-led, high-touch senior counsel to help clients win.

Overview

As part of an effort to build and grow the firm, Sloane & Company (“Sloane”) is seeking a high energy, intellectually curious, team-oriented, and self-directed Vice-President with 7-10 years of agency experience to be based in our New York office and willing to adhere to our hybrid office policy (2 days per week in-person).

The Vice President role will lead and help grow interesting and challenging accounts focused on corporate communications, executive positioning, corporate reputation, and crisis/issues management. In addition, the candidate should have a solid understanding of how to develop and execute integrated communications programs as well as deep media relations experience. The ideal candidate must possess effective team management capabilities, as well as superior client relations, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.  We are seeking someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, client-service mindset, and ability to lead an account, manage teams, and drive strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

• Experience and interest in digital assets, crypto, asset management are key; bonus points for interest in non-finance technology and innovation.
• Experience working with publicly-traded companies on financial communications activities (not IR-specific work).  
• Operating autonomously – able to lead several client teams, manage various client programs on their own, develop high-quality written materials, proactively solve daily client problems, and counsel senior clients
• Strong interest in media relations and providing strategic counsel and tactical recommendations to senior members of an organization
• Managing a substantial amount of retainer and project engagements
• Identifying new business opportunities within existing client structure and generate leads, as well as spearhead new business efforts working with senior leadership – including developing presentations, proposals and budgets
• Exercising highly developed skills in team leadership and team building
• Building and managing journalist relationships and proactively engaging with key national and trade press
• Overseeing the development of high-quality client deliverables including press releases, key messages, talking points, op-eds, plans, and other critical communications materials
• Overseeing/supporting aspects of clients’ social media and digital campaigns including content calendar development and execution

Qualifications

• Approximately 7-10 years of public relations experience, with prior experience working directly with senior level clients on day-to-day activities
• Strong media relations skills
• Energetic self-starter and resourceful problem solver who keeps things moving and keeps and on track. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work under pressure
• Experience working with and writing content for social platforms
• Knowledge of various social listening/tracking and measurement tools and services is a plus, but not a requirement
• BA/BS degree

Benefits

Sloane provides a generous benefits package including coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums; time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k) with an employer contribution, and additional benefits.

Sloane believes in the growth and development of all our employees and therefore we offer:

• Professional development and career guidance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups 
• A collegial and supportive office environment