Vice President, Strategic Communications and Investor Relations 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 looking for a talented, driven, and team-oriented leader to join our Strategic Communications practice as a Vice President. This role provides exposure to a fast-paced client services business and the opportunity to grow with us. This person should have experience in both internal and external strategic communications and exposure previously to financial communications, restructuring transactions, as well as experience advising on executive communications, crisis management, investor relations, business transformation, and media strategy and execution. The ideal candidate would be comfortable serving clients across a wide range of industries and advisory roles. As a VP, a successful candidate will oversee client engagement across multiple accounts and establish trusted relationships with client teams. They will help manage and oversee Senior Associates, Associates, and Analysts and be working closely with C Street’s CEO, President of Strategic Communications, and other senior team members. What You Will Do 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) Develop and implement customized IR strategies to enhance market positioning, shareholder engagement Advise clients on best practices for financial disclosure, earnings calls, investor presentations, and regulatory compliance. Assist clients in navigating market-moving events, crisis communications, activist and shareholder engagement and special situations. 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 At least 5 plus years of work experience in strategic communications (crisis, financial and restructuring communications background or investor relations) 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 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 professional development. Supportive, collaborative, flexible team environment in which you can do your best work – and have fun doing it Competitive compensation package, Healthcare and 401 k Matching
