Senior Vice President (SVP), Public Relations

Boston, MA (Hybrid: 2–3 days in office)

Full-time

The Opportunity

Tier One Partners is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Vice President, Public Relations to join our Boston leadership team.

This is a high-impact role for a proven business builder, strategic advisor, and team leader ready to own and grow a portfolio of client relationships while helping shape the future of the agency.

You'll play a defining role at a nationally recognized agency-working alongside a senior leadership team, shaping strategy, and building meaningful client partnerships in industries transforming the world.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Strategy

• Own and grow a portfolio of client accounts, meeting revenue and profitability targets
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, delivering high-impact counsel
• Lead integrated communications strategies across PR, content, and digital
• Ensure delivery excellence, team alignment, and strong client satisfaction
• Oversee account planning, budgets, forecasting, and performance
• Identify and drive organic growth opportunities

Business Development & Growth

• Lead new business efforts, including pipeline development, pitches, and proposals
• Build and activate a strong professional network to generate opportunities
• Contribute to agency visibility through thought leadership and industry engagement
• Partner with senior leadership on overall growth strategy

Agency & Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Contribute to agency-wide strategy and operations as part of senior leadership
• Lead or co-own key internal initiatives (e.g., talent, innovation, new business)
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performance culture
• Champion modern marketing approaches, including AI-driven strategies
• Support hiring and long-term team development

What We're Looking For

• Business Builder: Proven success managing and growing a multi-million-dollar book of business
• Strategic Advisor: Experience guiding clients in complex, high-stakes industries
• Growth Driver: Strong track record in new business and account expansion
• People Leader: Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Operator: Financially savvy, balancing creativity with profitability
• Modern Marketer: Deep understanding of integrated marketing, digital ecosystems, and AI

Qualifications

• 12+ years in PR, marketing, or integrated communications
• Experience managing senior-level client relationships and large accounts
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and complex programs
• Strong new business track record (pitching and closing)
• Expertise in one or more sectors: technology, digital health, fintech, or energy tech
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence

About Tier One Partners

Tier One Partners is an independent, integrated marketing agency with more than 20 years of experience helping high-growth companies lead through disruption. We're a women-founded and led agency serving innovators across B2B and B2C technology, AI, digital healthcare, financial services, cybersecurity, and manufacturing. Our award-winning, data-driven strategies help clients become market leaders.

Our approach blends senior-level strategy with data-driven execution to deliver measurable business impact. We're proud to be recognized by PRovoke Media as:

• One of the 100 Best Agencies in the U.S.
• A Top 40 Technology Agency globally
• One of the 20 Best U.S. Agencies to Work For

Our culture is built on curiosity, creativity, hustle, heart, inclusivity, and accountability. We support one another like a championship team and celebrate wins together-with team outings, events, and more.

Compensation The expected salary for this role is $160,000-200,000 annually, and may vary based on experience and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Tier One offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) with a 3% Safe Harbor contribution; generous paid time off; hybrid work flexibility; and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tier One Partners is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on any legally protected basis.