Vacancies at Sphere Consulting

Sphere Consulting is Hiring Sphere Consulting is a leading communications and public affairs advisory firm with offices in the U.S., the Americas, and Europe. We provide a suite of communications and advocacy solutions for clients facing everything from a national media crisis to complex policy debates or challenging multinational transactions. Sphere is seeking to a hire a Senior Vice President and Vice President. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@sphereconsulting.com Senior Vice President Responsibilities: • Pursuing and securing new business as well as expanding existing Sphere client responsibilities • Develop and implement public affairs campaigns in varying industries, including materials development and outreach to the public and private sectors, media, and institutional stakeholders • Manage senior-level relationships with Sphere clients, ensuring deliverables are met and expectations are exceeded • Support Sphere leadership with the implementation of corporate strategy and improved visibility of the firm Required Qualifications: • 10+ years experience in government affairs, media relations, advocacy, journalism, advertising, and/or consulting • Deep knowledge of key policy debates and ability to crystallize complex issues into straightforward, compelling messages • Exceptional writing skills for policy audiences, media, clients, and prospects Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities Ability to multi-task under deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Experience in managing staff and relationships with external organizations • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science or related field Preferred: • 5+ years experience on Capitol Hill • Second language Vice President Responsibilities: • Develop and implement public affairs campaigns in varying industries, including materials development and outreach to the public and private sectors, media, and institutional stakeholders • Manage senior-level relationships with Sphere clients, ensuring deliverables are met and expectations are exceeded • Research, track, and anticipate policy/regulatory issues for clients through media and legislative analysis • Support Sphere leadership with the implementation of corporate strategy and improved visibility of the firm • Take a leading role in pursuing and winning new business as well as expanding existing client responsibilities • Oversee account teams, including providing guidance to more junior staff Required Qualifications: • 7+ years experience in government affairs, media relations, advocacy, journalism, advertising, and/or consultingFamiliarity with key policy debates and ability to crystallize complex issues into straightforward, compelling messages • Exceptional writing skills for policy audiences, media, clients, and prospects Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities • Ability to multi-task under deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience in managing staff and relationships with external organizations • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science or related field Preferred: • 2+ years experience on Capitol Hill • Second language