VP, Public Relations & Communications
Ladders
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VP, Public Relations & Communications at Ladders
For our client, Ladders is seeking a VP, Public Relations & Communications to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. In this role, you’ll craft messaging and campaigns that build demand and accelerate growth in the Business Services market. You’ll partner cross-functionally to sharpen positioning, improve performance, and scale what resonates. If you’re equal parts creative and analytical, you’ll drive measurable outcomes.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $210,000 – $245,000 annually.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive PR and communications strategy aligned with corporate goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets and industry influencers
- Manage crisis communication protocols and act as spokesperson during critical situations
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing PR and communications team
- Drive proactive media outreach to secure high-impact coverage in top-tier publications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field; Master's preferred
- 12+ years of progressive experience in PR and strategic communications, including leadership roles
- Proven success in managing media relations, media strategies, and crisis communications
- Strong network of media and leadership contacts, preferably in AI
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills
Benefits
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement
- Employee wellbeing services and mental health access
- Competitive benefits package including retirement planning
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Key skills/competency
- Public Relations Strategy
- Media Relations
- Crisis Communications
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Communications
- Influencer Engagement
- Messaging Development
- Corporate Communications
- Brand Building
- AI Communications
How to Get Hired at Ladders
- Research Ladders' client focus: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their impact in the Business Services sector.
- Tailor resume for PR leadership: Highlight quantifiable achievements in media relations, strategic planning, crisis management, and team development for a VP, Public Relations & Communications role.
- Showcase AI industry network: Emphasize your strong contacts and experience within the AI or technology-adjacent sectors, aligning with the client's preference.
- Prepare for strategic communication questions: Be ready to discuss specific examples of successful PR campaigns, your approach to building demand, and how you measure outcomes.
- Articulate leadership philosophy: Demonstrate your ability to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, as well as your skills in cross-functional partnership and influence.
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