Senior Vice President, Public Relations Generalist; Science

THE POSITION

RUBENSTEIN is a strategic communications & reputation management firm, founded by Howard J. Rubenstein in 1954. Every day, we earn our reputation by using our knowledge, network, and creativity to see around corners for our clients – navigating all media to help them solve problems, seize opportunities, and manage the risk of public moments.

Wisdom. Integrity. Vision. Hustle. Know-How. These are our values. If you share them, we want to hear from you.

RUBENSTEIN is seeking a talented, motivated, and dynamic Senior Vice President, Public Relations Generalist
, to provide strategic communications counsel and media relations for various clients relating to science
, technology
, and the humanities
. Clients may include high-profile awards for scientific advancement, health and wellbeing initiatives, arts initiatives or exhibitions, and city non-profits, among others.

RUBENSTEIN’s clientele includes: global corporations, media and entertainment companies, financial services organizations, educational and cultural institutions, law firms, health care providers, not-for-profit organizations, real estate companies, business executives, and public figures.

• Serve as client advisor, continually fostering client‑agency relationships, building trust, and anticipating and addressing client needs
• Provide strategy and counsel for developing comprehensive public relations programs that can address complex issues, including reputation and crisis management campaigns; contend with and navigate highly confidential, sensitive information and issues on behalf of clients
• Craft, manage, implement, and convey clients’ stories and messages through a full range of media outreach; cultivate, establish, and maintain working relationships with all levels of national, local, and trade media
• Pitch to media and execute long‑range communications strategies that raise the profile of the client and its executives, securing coverage with regional and national publications; secure executive placement on prestigious industry panels and seminars
• Ensure that all team actions remain in synergy and all projects are delivered on time and within scope at the highest quality
• Write creative and effective press materials, campaign plans, and communication materials; draft messaging and talking points for senior management presentations, including preparing executives for press interviews
• Assist in planning and overseeing the coordination of large‑scale media events, including organizing logistics, staffing, and managing press
• Oversee content creation on social media and the distribution of press materials across platforms
• Nimbly work well within a collaborative team account structure; actively mentor an array of junior staff and guide their ability to meet deadlines, enhance skills, and cultivate media relationships
• Work with account and business development teams to build incremental business opportunities
• Participate in pre‑approved external company promotion through activities such as speeches, presentations, and professional memberships to increase the firm’s visibility in the marketplace

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate with a diverse group of people and audiences; focused on team success and collaboration
• Excellent, demonstrated writing and analytical skills, with documented ability to craft press releases, media pitches, in‑depth PR plans, and strategic communications materials (AP Style knowledge a plus)
• Demonstrated interest and public relations expertise across clients in the science, mental health, and healthcare/public health fields; familiarity with health policy and key news points on the aforementioned topics
• Conversant in current breaking news both nationally and globally
• Ability to quickly comprehend and analyze complicated matters and help boil them down to key messages/actions
• Ability to think critically and creatively and develop new and interesting ideas
• Strong relationships with media outlets on local and national levels; proven record in delivering PR results across print, online, and broadcast; curious and willing to learn…