Vice President, Public Affairs
Merriam
About this role
Optimal is seeking a Vice President, Public Affairs to lead strategic growth and increase agency visibility in the public affairs and advocacy sectors. The role involves managing client relationships, overseeing campaign initiatives, and guiding internal strategies to align with market trends. It offers an opportunity to influence the agency's presence in values-driven markets while working in a flexible, hybrid environment.
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About Merriam
merriam-webster.comFind definitions for over 300,000 words from the most authoritative English dictionary. Continuously updated with new words and meanings.
Recent company news
Marketplace.orgMerriam-Webster banks on "actual intelligence" over artificial intelligence
Oct 29, 2025
WBURMerriam-Webster goes old school with first new hardcover Collegiate dictionary in 22 years
Nov 18, 2025
ABC NewsMan arrested for allegedly threatening Merriam-Webster over definition of female
2 weeks ago
Western Mass NewsSpringfield company nears 200 years of defining America
Nov 21, 2025
Fortune‘Dad bod’ and ‘rizz’ are part of rare Merriam-Webster addition of 5,000 new dictionary words
Sep 25, 2025
About Merriam
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$166k – $217k
per year
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