Vice President, GR & Client Support - LA Office

Who we are.  Tusk Strategies is a consulting and public affairs firm with a powerhouse team of strategists helping companies win high-stakes fights in policy and communications. We’re looking for sharp, curious, resourceful, and hyper creative individuals to lead or meaningfully contribute to campaigns - both in California and across the country.  Who are you?Interested in joining the team? You’re not here for a run-of-the-mill desk job. You’re here because you: See the forest and the trees:

You can sketch the big-picture strategy on a napkin and spot the typo in slide 47 before it goes to the clientCan speak fluent “everyone”: Clients, reporters, community activists, elected officials…you know how to listen well and talk so people listenInvent the playbook: You like to help build spectacular net-new things that have tangible impacts on innovative and fast-growing companies or causes Resourcefulness is your default setting: If the door’s locked, you’ll find a window (or build one)Thrive in the deep end:

You don’t panic when the stakes are high Write like a human, think like a strategist: Whether it’s a headline, talking points, or a speech, your words land with purposeCan handle curveballs: Shifting priorities don’t throw you; they energize youAre curious: You ask the extra question, do the research to help you grasp a new industry, and dig until you get itMove fast: You can hit tight deadlines without sacrificing quality Play well with others:

You know collaboration is the secret sauce to big winsAt Tusk, we hire people who are as sharp as they are creative, as relentless as they are collaborative. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.  The Role. As a Vice President, you will be reporting to the Executive Vice President (EVP), and will be responsible for supporting the EVP and Senior Staff in all aspects of our client service work, including communications, campaign management, government relationship support, research, and analysis.

In particular, you will be responsible for work related to communications, partnerships, client management and business development including: Supporting communications, policy and business development campaigns and events on behalf of clientsPreparing draft campaign materials, including proposals, pitches and decks with guidance from the EVP and other team members. Providing regulatory, procurement and industry research and insights for clients, campaigns, and prospective clientsAnalyzing and synthesizing legislation, policy, contracts and spending at the federal, state, and local levels. Interfacing directly with the team to keep them informed of progress, to report on findings, and to prepare for meetings.

Presenting clearly and effectively in client-facing settings. Monitoring and tracking regulatory action, industry trends, current events, competitor actions and other activity that may impact the campaign’s objectives. Devising innovative ways for our clients and their senior leaders to build their reputation in their industry and beyond through earned and social media, conferences, podcasts, newsletters, and TV opportunities. Maximizing media opportunities by thinking creatively and considering every potential angle and media channel. Drafting and editing content including op-eds, testimony, speeches, and press releases. Assisting with new business and business partnerships proposals by putting together creative ideas and tactics.

Supporting grassroots activations by mapping constituency groups, securing partnerships, building digital and promoting content, and more. Coordinating and executing a range of activities, including conferences and campaign events, for the client under the guidance of the EVP and Senior Staff. Assisting with overflow as needed and/or special projects as assigned by the EVP and/or Senior Staff. What we look for from you. We’re looking for a sharp, curious Vice President to help lead campaigns - both in LA and across the country.

While Tusk is New York based, this VP will join our growing California (LA) office.  Minimum of four years of experience in a public affairs agency, in-house communications or public affairs role, government position, or on political or issue advocacy campaigns. Excellent writing skills. Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to work on multiple projects at once and under tight deadlines. Great interpersonal skills and an all around interesting, dynamic person who loves a challenge. Familiarity with the political and new media landscape. Strong research skills, with a focus on regulatory and legislative matters.

California connections are a plus.  What you’ll get from us. Tusk leadership believes that treating employees well helps the whole company prosper. Benefits include: Opportunity to earn new business commission. Eligible to earn an EOY bonus as a new employee, in addition to maximum bonus eligibility thereafter. 401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation. 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, vision;  with dependents and spouses 50% covered. Unlimited vacation. Fully paid four month parental leave. Covered cell phone service. Hybrid work environment.

The base pay range for this position is expected to be between $110,000 and $140,000/year with bonus and commission opportunities on top of that. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist at evanie@tuskholdings. com. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Tusk Strategies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.