Assistant Vice President, Crisis Communications

Job overview

The Assistant Vice President, Crisis Communications role is listed in Parsippany, NJ; the posting does not specify a work arrangement or compensation. The role supports J Connelly’s client accounts and agency growth through senior communications leadership. The AVP owns client outcomes and account performance while guiding integrated communications, media relations, crisis response, and reputation management. The role also develops team members, contributes to new business, and applies digital and AI-enabled tools to communications work.

What you'll do

• Lead client relationships and integrated communications strategies
• manage account budgets, scope, staffing, profitability, and growth
• direct media relations and executive visibility
• develop and oversee crisis and issues management plans and materials
• manage and coach staff
• review messaging and communications content
• contribute to business development and agency visibility
• guide responsible use of AI tools
• manage account reporting and operational priorities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant vice president

crisis communications

public relations

media relations

reputation management

client leadership

team management

parsippany nj

j connelly

digital communications

ai tools

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-funded HRA on select plans
• company-paid life and AD&D
• employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k) match
• healthcare, dependent care, and commuter FSAs
• supplemental coverage
• healthcare navigation
• virtual veterinary consultations.

Why this role

Combines senior client counsel, crisis communications, media leadership, people management, and agency growth responsibilities.

About the employer

J Connelly is hiring for this role. Industry: Public Relations Agencies. Sector: 54.