DKC is searching for a dynamic communications pro with 15 years of consumer lifestyle, fashion/beauty, hospitality PR experience to join and help continue to grow our practice in Los Angeles. This is a leadership role requiring the executive to develop creative and impactful holistic campaigns that blend a multitude of communications tactics with a client service first approach. This role will manage a bi-coastal team handling a mix of clients from startups to popular household names; executing strategy that sits at the intersection of brand and business. The Executive Vice President will report to the Executive Director of DKC Los Angeles.

Meet DKC:

We’re an award-winning independent agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, Miami and London. We have had a transformative impact on brands, individuals and issues, building a reputation for strategy, creativity and media relations. PR as an art and practice is changing daily and we have our finger on the pulse of what matters. We offer our clients the right mix of traditional media, digital media, content, influencers and experiential. 

With a high energy and fast-paced atmosphere, DKC prides itself on a culture of fun, diversity and inclusivity. We take a hands-on approach to training and career development; offering tremendous opportunities for inspired, motivated, entrepreneurial team members. The DKC LA team is energetic, hard working and collaborative. We often join forces with other agency divisions across our seven offices, including Sports, DKCulture, Health & Wellness, Corporate, Entertainment, Public Affairs, Data/Analytics and our creative shop, Hangar4.

About You:

This position requires a mature PR professional who leads by example and considers this opportunity a career (not job).

As Executive Vice President:

• You’ll manage the West Coast consumer practice roster for the agency and a bi-coastal team. 

• You’re a natural storyteller and understand how to create sophisticated narratives for different audiences.

• You work well under pressure and can quickly pivot when something isn’t performing. 

• You have a network of go-to media contacts able to regularly place high-level stories: breaking business news, a commentary/op-ed opportunity, negotiate an exclusive, secure an impactful feature or profile.

• You’re a strong writer and equally proficient editor.

• You’re a strong mentor to junior staff and take great pride in developing rising stars on your team.

• You have passion and confidence in successfully navigating the evolving consumer lifestyle space - anticipating change and offering smart solutions.

• You thrive working in a fast-paced and results-oriented role.

• You enjoy counseling and advising clients on overall strategy, category challenges, opportunities and trends.

• You have a proven track record of developing and executing 360° strategies that involve the full scope of the communications mix, including media relations, influencer outreach, talent relations, affiliate marketing, thought-leadership campaigns, brand partnerships/collaborations and experiential activations.

• You have experience working as part of an integrated team, representing the PR POV while applying big picture thinking across holistic campaigns.

• You love new business! You have a strong network of contacts. You surface new business opportunities and participate in the process from scouting, brainstorming, proposal development, presenting through agency selection, contracting and new client onboarding.

• You have the opportunity to collaborate across the agency's seven offices, working to foster the mission, goals and culture of DKC.

The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience: $160k-200k .
At DKC, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Department: Consumer/Lifestyle
This is a full time position