Senior Manager/Vice President – Health Policy & Communications 

About Reservoir Communications Group and the Opportunity 

Reservoir Communications Group is seeking a Senior Manager or Vice President, to drive reputation, positioning, messaging, advocacy, and alliance development projects for an array of large corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits. 

Reservoir’s collaborative, one-team approach brings the best people and ideas to bear on our clients’ most significant challenges and opportunities in the areas of advocacy, reputation, and business outcomes. We believe in the power of data to provide strategic insights, sharpen tactics, and create efficiency in the way we communicate. 

Reservoir is a flat organization: we value the insights and contributions of team members at every level within the organization and believe the key to success is treating each other and our clients with genuine respect and appreciation. Maintaining and strengthening company culture is the responsibility of every team member. 

At Reservoir, we strive to be the best and recognize that each opportunity we are given is a chance to do something better than it has ever been done before. 

Successful candidates will be energetic, focused and entrepreneurial, with strong written and verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to think creatively about complex topics. Previous health care communications and agency/consulting experience running the day-to-day of public affairs and communications projects required. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Manage/lead the day-to-day of projects/campaigns with a focus on problem solving, quality delivery, relationship management, and client satisfaction 

• Thoughtfully counsel clients based on broad communications landscape and business goals; take immediate action on client feedback 

• Support/create communications plans and goals; manage against them 

• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, issues or news involving relevant clients/stakeholders, to effectively identify and deliver strong and creative communications recommendations 

• Serve as a daily client contact and act as client lead when appropriate; address client issues thoughtfully and effectively by understanding their business and counseling appropriately 

• Develop high quality client- and public-ready content across a broad range of owned, social earned and paid media channels 

• Supervise staff by motivating, coaching, and consistently providing feedback 

• Capitalize on, and contribute to, opportunities to grow existing and new client relationships 

• Support/lead budget management and financial planning for client work 

• Support/lead planning and new business development efforts, including preparation of RFPs 

 

Job Requirements 

Applicants should have at least 7-10 years of relevant work experience in public relations, public affairs and/or related fields and possess: 

• Strong project management and judgment skills, including ability to work under deadlines, attention to detail, and being process oriented, with limited supervision 

• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, including ability to understand and effectively communicate complex topics 

• Experience functioning as a daily client contact for integrated strategic communications and public affairs campaigns and projects 

• A demonstrated ability to manage up, delegate, and edit the work of others 

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills 

• Ability to collaborate internally and across external partners and clients with a high level of professionalism 

• BA/BS degree 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Real-world experience managing communications and/or public affairs campaigns that have advanced business goals 

• Track record of successfully managing resources and budgets, and supporting new business efforts 

• A solid understanding of the current health care landscape and the relevant issues impacting organizations and businesses active in the health space 

 

Salary and Benefits 

An employee’s pay position within the salary range of $110,000-$155,000 will be based on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, specific title/role and other factors. This range is just one component of compensation, exclusive of bonus and other benefits such as healthcare, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and more. 

 

To Apply 

Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@reservoircg.com. 

  

Reservoir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.