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# Vice President, Policy Communications (Healthcare) at BerlinRosen

- **Company:** BerlinRosen
- **Location:** New York, NY / Washington, DC
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/berlinrosen/jobs/8836596002

## Job description

Start date: Immediate

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 (bonus eligible)

Location: New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

## 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 PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM

Our Public Affairs team is a group of strategists, campaign managers and communications experts who help clients navigate high-stakes political, regulatory and reputational challenges. We lead integrated campaigns across media, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, research and paid media, coordinating seamlessly across internal teams and external partners to drive outcomes for clients across healthcare, nonprofits, technology, land use, education, infrastructure and other sectors. The team works on fast-moving state and national campaigns across a wide range of issues, collaborating with a strong network of advisors, consultants and local partners in markets across the country.

## ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications, media relations and public affairs strategist to join us as a Vice President. In this role, you will counsel clients across our practice through comprehensive communications strategies that engage stakeholders and public audiences across integrated communications channels–including earned, owned, and paid media–to drive direct impact on the health industry and the stakeholders impacted by policy and regulatory changes. You will work with a team of expert colleagues and lead the day-to-day account flow by managing junior staff and client relations.

You will work with a team of expert colleagues and lead the day- to-day account flow by managing junior staff and client relations. As a core leader of the team, you should thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate thoughtfulness in creating a collaborative culture, and have expertise in team capacity planning and business development.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The team is in-office 3 days per week.

## ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Vice President on the Public Affairs team, you will…

- Lead the development of integrated communications strategies including earned, owned, and paid media to meet clients’ objectives
- Drive high-touch, daily client communications with the same client leads: brainstorming, flagging concerns and problem-solving
- Manage a team of junior staff on each account you lead, strategically influencing deliverables’ quality and staff development by delegating, modeling smart practices and providing feedback
- Coordinate across internal and external teams to deploy integrated services (media relations, digital advertising, research) to meet your clients’ goals
- Drive new story angles and other media opportunities for clients, conceptualizing creative feature stories even when there is no news to announce and identify new targets across print, broadcast, radio and podcasts and trying new approaches until the story lands
- Lead thought leadership programs for executives, drafting persuasive and compelling pitches and op-eds on behalf of a client; identify new opportunities to raise an executive’s visibility through awards or conferences
- Work closely with senior team leaders on capacity planning to ensure that the team is running efficiently
- Contribute to business development and growth efforts

Essential skills:

- At least 8 years of experience in strategic communications in relevant health industries, government, electoral politics or media or journalism covering relevant sectors; PR agency experience preferred
- At least 2 years of experience managing teams
- Strong storytelling skills and demonstrated ability to create news moments, with the ability to provide examples that clearly demonstrate these capabilities
- Experience in designing media and marketing programs to reach stakeholder audiences
- Savviness and creativity in media relations and pitching, social media content ideation and influencer engagement with the knowledge to identify new targets and thoughtful angles until the story lands. Experience with thought leadership and executive profile raising a plus.
- Experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with relevant reporters and handling rapid response and long lead stories
- Fluency in legislative and regulatory processes, with an ability to translate complex developments into clear and compelling messages
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, with staff, clients, and the media.
- Organized and used to a fast-paced environment, with the capability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, think on their feet and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to become a savvy and nimble student of the “news” and quickly identify new media opportunities and narratives to insert our clients’ voices into the news cycle

## WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $140,000-$150,000

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

## #LI-SA1

#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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