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# Senior Vice President, Higher Education at BerlinRosen

- **Company:** BerlinRosen
- **Location:** New York NY Washington Dc Boston MA OR San Francisco, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/berlinrosen/jobs/8649127002

## Job description

## ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms [BerlinRosen](https://www.berlinrosen.com/), [Civitas Public Affairs Group](https://www.civitaspublicaffairs.com/), [Derris](http://derris.com/), [Glen Echo Group](https://www.glenechogroup.com/), [Inkhouse](http://inkhouse.com/), [M18](http://m18pr.com/), [Message Lab](https://messagelab.com/), [Onward](https://thisisonward.com/) and [Small Girls PR](https://www.smallgirlspr.com/). It also launched [Brightmode](http://www.brightmode.com/), a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and [Versus Media Group](https://www.versusmediagroup.com/), a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at [www.orchestraco.com](https://www.orchestraco.com/).

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

## ABOUT THE HIGHER EDUCATION TEAM

The Higher Education team brings deep expertise in guiding colleges, universities and academic institutions through today’s complex communications landscape. Our work spans paid, earned, social, content and crisis communications, giving us the ability to deliver fully integrated, cross-channel strategies that drive impact.

We partner with leading institutions spanning the Ivy League, elite R1 research universities and flagship public university systems, helping them elevate their voices, protect their reputations and engage key audiences in a competitive and fast-changing higher education environment.

## ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking an experienced strategic communicator to join our growing Higher Education team. This senior leader will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leading complex communications programs and providing strategic counsel to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience managing large, high-profile accounts, navigating complex client environments, leading teams, managing budgets and driving new business opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who carries a passion for higher education and the role it plays in society, in elevating the stories of colleges, universities and other corollary organizations and in leading on client work to achieve and advance their goals and initiatives.

Role location:  This role is preferred to be based in our New York City, NY or Washington, DC offices, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in office. We will also consider candidates based in our Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA offices.

## ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Senior Vice President on the Higher Education team, you will…

- Serve as a senior strategic counselor to clients, providing executive-level communications guidance and helping institutions navigate complex reputational, policy and industry challenges
- Lead the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns that leverage public affairs, earned media, social and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals
- Directly manage and mentor staff and provide overall strategic direction and feedback for their development and client work
- Hold the pen on drafting high level materials including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging and op-eds
- Collaborate closely with the management team to develop and inspire our team of strategists to be innovative and creative
- Serve as a key voice in new business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals and participating in pitches and client growth conversations

Essential skills:

- 11+ years of relevant strategic communications experience, including experience in PR agencies, higher education communications, public affairs, nonprofit, corporate communications, or related environments
- PR agency experience strongly preferred, including demonstrated client management skills and strong business acumen
- Is an avid consumer of news, with a strong news sense and knowledge of the media and experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters covering the top issues of the day
- Experience engaging with media for both rapid response and long-lead stories
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Experience managing, prepping and staffing high-touch principals or organizational leaders
- Ability to multi-task easily, including handling multiple assignments at once, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details
- Enjoys managing people and has experience in successfully motivating, leading and mentoring a diverse team to meet objectives
- Strong business development skills, including experience growing client relationships, contributing to pitches and identifying new opportunities

## WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $155,000-$175,000

Senior Vice Presidents are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.

## #LI-KM1

#LI-Hybrid

We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: [BerlinRosen](https://www.berlinrosen.com/), [Civitas Public Affairs Group](https://www.civitaspublicaffairs.com/), [Derris](http://derris.com/), [Glen Echo Group](https://www.glenechogroup.com/), [Inkhouse](http://inkhouse.com/), [M18](http://m18pr.com/), [Message Lab](https://messagelab.com/), [Onward](https://thisisonward.com/) and [Small Girls PR](https://www.smallgirlspr.com/). It also launched [Brightmode](http://www.brightmode.com/), a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: [www.orchestraco.com](http://www.orchestraco.com/).

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## About BerlinRosen

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BerlinRosen is a full-service strategic communications and public relations firm that operates with the speed and intensity of a political campaign, serving top companies, organizations, and leaders.
- **Entity Type**: Private (part of Orchestra Group, LLC)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (offices also in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles)
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Valerie Berlin and Jonathan Rosen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Public Relations and Communications Services, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Crisis Management, Political Campaign Strategy
- **Target customers**: B2B and B2C – corporations, nonprofits, political campaigns, real estate developers, hospitality brands, technology companies, and advocacy organizations
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Built to operate with the speed and intensity of a political campaign, BerlinRosen takes a 360-degree approach to communications — activating audiences and elevating story above all. [berlinrosen.com](https://berlinrosen.com/about-berlin-rosen/)

## Products & Services
- **Brand Strategy**: Positioning, messaging, and identity development
- **Content Development & Strategy**: Thought leadership, copywriting, graphic design, video production
- **Crisis Communications**: Scenario planning, media training, rapid-response counsel
- **Public Affairs & Advocacy**: Campaigns, organizing, mobilization, issues management
- **Political Campaigns**: Direct mail, digital strategy, paid media, influencer relations
- **Digital & Paid Media**: Social media strategy, SEO/AEO, advertising
- **Events & Experiential**: Activations, event planning
- **Executive Advisory**: C-suite counsel, transformation, culture change
- **Internal Communications**: Employee engagement, change communication
- **Research & Strategic Insights**: Audience analysis, message testing

[berlinrosen.com](https://berlinrosen.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $35.0 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: O2 Investment Partners (led a private equity round in January 2022). Parent company: Orchestra Group, LLC, which comprises 700+ experts across multiple agencies.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Acquired Civitas Public Affairs Group (September 2024), Derris (August 2022), InkHouse (May 2023), Message Lab (October 2023), and Onward (July 2022).
  - Headcount of ~223 employees (+1.7% YoY) with offices in New York, D.C., and Los Angeles.
  - Named #1 Best PR Firm in America by Observer PR Power (2022, 2023); PRWeek Outstanding Large Agency of the Year (2023); Forbes Best PR Agencies (5/5 stars).

[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/berlinrosen)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Political campaign DNA**: Speed, intensity, and rapid-response capability that differentiates from traditional PR firms.
- **Full-service, integrated offering**: Combines public affairs, crisis, creative, digital, and paid media under one roof.
- **Award-winning reputation**: Consistently top-ranked by industry peers and publications.
- **Part of Orchestra**: Access to a larger network of 700+ specialists across consumer, tech, nonprofit, real estate, sports, and hospitality.
- **Deep expertise in high-stakes sectors**: Real estate, healthcare, economic justice, travel, hospitality, and political campaigns.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continued expansion** through acquisitions to broaden service offerings and geographic reach.
- **Integration within Orchestra** to provide cross-channel, executive advisory, and tactical execution for complex client challenges.
- **Deepening sector practices** (e.g., real estate, higher education, impact/philanthropy, crisis communications) while maintaining political campaign speed.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven. Described as “no two days are the same” with team outings and meme-filled Slack chats. Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“All are welcome”). [berlinrosen.com/careers](https://berlinrosen.com/careers/)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Hybrid presence required in New York, D.C., or Los Angeles for most roles; some positions listed as “Remote” (e.g., Future Opportunities, Vice President, Higher Education Public Relations). [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/berlinrosen)
- **Benefits**:
  - 20 weeks paid parental leave
  - 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums
  - 401(k) with 4% employer match (no vesting period)
  - Flexible vacation days plus 5 collective days off between Christmas and New Year’s
  - ClassPass membership (8 credits/month)
  - Pet insurance, commuter benefits, mobile phone reimbursement
  - Unlimited snacks and cold brew machine
  - FSA and HSA options
- **Employee Ratings** (LinkedIn, 214 reviews): Overall 3.3/5 – Work-Life 3.0, Compensation 3.9, Culture 3.6, Career 3.8.
- **Notable Perks**: “Seriously epic” snack room, team bonding, and opportunities to work on high-impact, high-stakes campaigns.

## Sources
1. [BerlinRosen Website](https://berlinrosen.com/)
2. [BerlinRosen Careers Page](https://berlinrosen.com/careers/)
3. [BerlinRosen About Page](https://berlinrosen.com/about-berlin-rosen/)
4. [BerlinRosen Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/berlinrosen)
5. [BerlinRosen LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/berlinrosen)

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