Who We Are
C Street Advisory Group is a boutique strategy and communications firm focused on helping companies effectively communicate during financial challenges and difficult business scenarios. The navigation of liquidity and issues surrounding capital structure are complex and require an intimate understanding of the restructuring process to orchestrate an in-depth strategic communications plan. C Street is uniquely positioned to combine its extensive restructuring expertise, with superlative communications experience, to provide sound, consistent and compelling advice across all stakeholders including employees, vendor, landlords, suppliers, and investors. Engaging early in the process with clients and working in tandem with other professional firms, C Street will lead and control the narratives during periods of transformation and change.
What We Are Looking For
C Street is seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented VP to join our Corporate Communications practice. The position calls for a publicity strategist and relationship builder. The ideal candidate for this role possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills, is driven, a strategic thinker and a collaborative team player. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced client services business and develop your skills in communications, executive communications, investor relations, business transformation, and media strategy and execution. As a VP, you will assist in day-to-day client management and contribute to the development of high-quality communications materials for both internal and external stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the team and have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by experienced professionals. The ideal candidate should have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, be highly organized, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
What You Will Do
As a Vice President, you will:
Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted, value-additive counselor to clients, including C-suite executives
Lead day-to-day management of multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Lead development of comprehensive corporate positioning, strategic messaging, traditional and social media, and reputation management programs
Develop top-quality communications strategies and materials for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, media pitches, media statements, employee memos, presentations, strategy plans)
Assist with day-to-day management and execution of client engagements, including monitoring progress and ensuring completion of client work
Build and manage relationships with the media community and serve as a client spokesperson with external audiences
Participate in new business development activities as well as other key practice initiatives, including proactively driving new business opportunities
Oversee junior employees and provide quarterly performance reviews
Contribute to the overall success of the firm on important matters such as new business development, mentorship and training for junior professionals, and marketing and thought leadership
What You Bring
5 + years of work experience in strategic communications (crisis or financial comms background a plus)
Exceptional writing abilities and verbal communication skills
Experience working across the social media landscape
Team player mentality, with an ability to take initiative and perform under pressure in unpredictable work schedule
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
Strong organizational skills and close attention-to-detail, with strong motivation to consistently produce high-quality output
Managing and overseeing junior professionals in their daily work activities
Illustrate a strong desire to help pitch and win new business and lead client accounts on a day-to-day basis
An ability to problem-solve by thinking critically about issues facing clients, identifying options, and devising solutions to overcome obstacles
Project management skills including responsibility for delivering to project timetables and balancing competing priorities
High degree of responsiveness, including evenings and weekends, as needed
Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Willingness to be in person several days a week with team in our Midtown East office, to foster team building, maintain culture of collaboration, and promote mutual learning and growth
What We Offer
Fast-paced start up culture with opportunities for leadership and professional development
Supportive, collaborative, flexible team environment in which you can do your best work– and have fun doing it
Competitive compensation package
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@thecstreet.com. Your cover letter should explain your interest in corporate communications generally as well as your interest in joining C Street specifically
Please use the subject line: “Vice President, Corporate Communications – YOUR NAME”