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Vice President, PR Team Lead

Location
  • Flatiron District, NYC
Working Hours
  • Full-Time
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Description

Forefront Communications is seeking a senior, highly experienced public relations leader to head our PR function and help drive the next phase of our growth. Candidates must have 10+ years of corporate communications experience, ideally focused on capital markets, fintech or digital assets, with deep industry knowledge and strong credibility among sophisticated financial audiences.

Strong, established relationships with top-tier financial, business and fintech media are essential, as is a proven ability to operate at “agency pace.” This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution, along with experience managing teams and overseeing best-in-class media relations programs and reporting tools. A background as an industry journalist or editor is highly relevant, particularly for candidates who bring deep subject matter expertise and trusted media relationships. Experience across a broad range of marcomms programs beyond PR, including stakeholder communications, thought leadership, digital marketing and social media, is a strong advantage.

This is a full-time position that includes a full benefits package and a great work environment that balances the flexibility and productivity of remote work with the cohesiveness and collaboration that comes from being together as a team (2x/week in our Flatiron District office, 3x/week WFH option).

Details

Essential Duties
  • Develop, manage and execute PR programs for multiple client accounts, nearly all of whom will have highly technical businesses
  • Write and edit press releases, media pitches, social media posts and various other types of corporate communications
  • Establish and maintain relationships with top-tier financial and fintech media contacts
  • Develop PR and campaign plans, talking points and Q&As
  • Monitor industry news in real time to identify newsjacking opportunities
  • Track, report on and promote client media coverage
  • Participate in business development/sales activities
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in public relations, corporate communications or financial journalism
  • Deep knowledge of financial services, capital markets and/or fintech ecosystems
  • Strong, established relationships with top-tier media and a clear understanding of how journalists operate
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple client relationships
  • Highly strategic thinker with strong execution skills
  • Exceptional writer, editor and communicator
  • Strong presence with clients and ability to provide senior-level counsel
  • Experience with modern media tools, analytics and reporting platforms
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
  • Demonstrable track record of elevating brand visibility and media presence
  • Collaborative mindset and willingness to roll up sleeves when needed
  • Excellent references

Compensation for this role includes a base salary range of $90K–$140K (commensurate with experience), participation in Forefront’s profit‑sharing program and eligibility for additional incentive compensation.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% of the employee premium paid by Forefront
  • 401(k) plan with 4% employer match
  • Generous PTO with 10 paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible work (up to 3 days/week WFH)
  • Wellness stipend and Citi Bike membership
  • Commuter benefits
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Weekly “company lunch” and fully stocked office pantry
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Forefront

Located in NYC’s Flatiron District, Forefront is the go-to marketing and communications partner for fintech and capital markets firms. Part PR, part content, part digital marketing and part design, we work with many of the best-known firms in the industry, employing a methodology that separates our clients from the pack and drives meaningful business results.

We are proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built. Forefront has been named Agency of the Year at the FinTech Marketing North America Awards, a Top Boutique PR Agency by Insider, a member of Observer’s Financial PR Honor Roll, and one of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work.

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