JOB DESCRIPTION

At Hailstone Communications, we’re passionately driven by a mission to support our clients who are fighting for good union jobs, clean energy and a better world, with the most powerful, dynamic, cutting-edge strategies. We’re a leading progressive public relations, communications, marketing and advertising consultancy, and are looking to hire a Vice President for Public Relations & Communications – Labor Unions. Depending on experience, this could also be an EVP position. We are seeking someone who has at least 15 years experience in labor and progressive communications; is extremely smart and a fantastic writer; believes deeply in our causes and clients; has a positive, can-do, solutions-oriented attitude; is a great people-person and creative thinker; and is a very hard worker willing to do what it takes to win.
This job is remote and can be done in any location, but travel may be required around 3-5 times a year. If you want to work in a fast-paced, advocacy PR firm with tremendous opportunity for growth – literally fighting to save the world – this is the job for you.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 15 years experience in communications/public relations for unions and progressive organizations, causes or candidates.
• A positive, can-do, solutions-oriented attitude and powerful work ethic.
• Tremendous drive, fire in the belly and passion.
• Superb interpersonal skills, which are essential for interacting with clients and vendors.
• Creativity, resilience, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and perseverance in spades.
• Deep commitment and belief in the causes we work toward and the clients we serve.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• At least 3 glowing references from former employers or clients.
• BA required, Master’s preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice–women, people of color and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Taking responsibility for and nourishing relationships with current clients to ensure they are: getting all the support they need, when they need it; feel heard and respected by Hailstone; and are enthusiastic about the services they are receiving.
• Taking responsibility for overall client campaigns, including the creation of communications strategies, plans and messaging documents, and then executing those plans.
• Working closely with the President to rapidly grow the firm through identifying prospective clients, creating pitch materials, marketing the firm and doing presentations (both virtual and in-person) to potential clients.
• Creating communications materials including mail, flyers, emails, text messages, social media, website content, and promotional items.
• Carrying out press relations including writing and blasting out media advisories, pitching reporters, drafting op-eds and letters to the editor, and taking responsibility for Hailstone Communications’ media database system.
• Creating advertising, including digital, print, billboards, radio and TV.
• Writing video scripts and helping to guide production and editing.
• Interviewing and prepping client spokespeople, and writing their speeches and quotes.
• Event planning and logistics coordination.
• Helping to keep the firm’s design files, press clips, photos and archives organized.