VP, Enterprise Technology Public Relations

Mission North is a strategic communications agency for influential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact. Market-shaping brands like Brex, Canva, Ginkgo Bioworks, Google, LinkedIn, Mozilla, Recursion, Snowflake, and Zoom have turned to us to navigate change and accelerate impact at every stage. Our award-winning culture of curiosity allows us to attract the best communicators and mobilize them around tackling some of the world's biggest challenges. Our stories about breakthrough innovations and movements—and the iconic teams behind them—have influenced hundreds of billions of dollars in market value.

We live our values.

As a benefit corporation, we're committed to making a positive difference through our work, culture, and community investments.

• We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner equity to support causes in our local communities, and have invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro bono services.
• We're creating pathways for the next generation of communications leaders through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship initiative, Foster the Future.
• Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business and culture. We continue to advance our policies and practices to foster a more progressive organization and industry.
  
  

We're looking for a VP, Enterprise Technology Public Relations to join out team.

Mission North's Enterprise Technology Group serves approximately two dozen B2B companies across AI, software development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, collaboration, data analytics, high performance computing, and supply chain/logistics. Some clients we are proud to represent are: Canva, Confluent, IonQ, Mozilla, Norwest Venture Partners, Sentry, Snowflake, Workato and Zoom.

We need an experienced leader to play a hands-on role leading and growing our portfolio of AI, enterprise IT and tech infrastructure segments of our Enterprise Technology Group.

Who you are:

• Have deep knowledge and strong relationships in AI, cloud, software development, data analytics, open-source technology and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Are passionate about how these technologies are redefining how we live and work.
• Get it: you have bona fide knowledge and demonstrable curiosity about the enterprise tech landscape — including the rapidly evolving generative AI space.
• Know enough to be dangerous, as they say, about cybersecurity, marketing tech, supply chain/logistics, and collaboration technologies.
• Would be a right-hand person to Meghan Gardner, EVP and Head of the Enterprise Technology Group, which includes 4 industry focused areas: Future Stack and AI, Trust, Commerce & Supply Chain, and Future of Work.
  
  

Here's what you would be doing day-to-day:

• You will be responsible for client retention, product/service evolution, staff development and portfolio growth.
• You'll collaborate with your peers who oversee other Enterprise Innovation segments, working together to set and reach goals for the broader group
• Be a trusted strategic partner to enterprise B2B clients, their executive teams, and promote communications strategies that will help them reach their full potential.
• Set and plan against revenue goals, talent development, agency marketing, lead generation and new business development for the Enterprise Innovation Group, with a focus on our infrastructure and bleeding edge tech accounts.
• Proactively drive new business efforts with minimal oversight. This includes overseeing pitch teams from start to finish during the pitch process.
• Generate new revenue with existing clients. You have a keen eye for timing strategic recommendations that align the scope of work to meet the needs of our clients.
• Work with our specialists to provide clients with programs that integrate traditional PR, digital, and social media platforms.
• Serve as a steward of Mission North's values and operating principles.
• Mentor and coach staff across all levels of skills development.
• Work closely with fellow account leads to direct account staffing and forecasting.
• Represent Mission North and our clients at industry events for new business networking and personal professional development.
  
  

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience at PR agencies and/or enterprise B2B tech companies comms teams at the operational level.
• Adept at managing relationships with C-level executives at tech companies.
• Ability to tap into a strong network of potential talent, partners and customers in order to support practice and business growth.
• Deep expertise in at least three of the following key focus areas: app and software development, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, data infrastructure and analytics, and quantum computing.
• Experience architecting integrated communications strategies through milestone moments for companies (e.g. launching from stealth, creating a new category, managing a crisis, or an IPO).
• Compelling communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional creative and content development skills on technical topics.
• Strong new business development skills with a proven track record of closing and retaining new clients.
• Experience leading strategic workshops and initiatives including messaging, storyline development, thought leadership platform development and media training.
• Proven track record of simultaneously directing multiple teams at PR/comms agencies and/or within the comms function of enterprise tech companies.
• Strong management skills and genuine interest in managing and mentoring teams.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree.
  
  

What makes us Mission North?

• We've built an award-winning culture of curiosity and experimentation. Mission North is a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, ranking #3 in its inaugural PR and Brand Strategies category.
• We foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth, supporting employees in their professional development.
• Recognition for hard work is at the heart of our culture, with opportunities for advancement and rewards.
• We invest in our people, offering a competitive compensation package, profit sharing, 401K matching program, professional development stipend, and comprehensive benefits.
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Mission North. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills and prior relevant experience.

Mission North cares about you and your overall well-being, and that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.

Pay Range: Expected Salary range depending on experience: $170,000-$200,000, not including year end profit sharing bonus.