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  • Senior Manager, Client Experience  

    - New York City
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, creative, and media-savvy Account Director to join our team in Washington, D.C. This role is on our Corporate team, part of Weber Advisory-a unit delivering trusted, agile C-suite counsel by blending communications expertise with cultural insights to accelerate stakeholder and organizational value. This role will focus on executing communications, reputation and earned media strategies for corporate, advocacy and public sector clients at the intersection of business, policy, media and culture. The ideal candidate is a seasoned media strategist who understands the complexity of today's business world and has a passion for creating communications strategies that make a real-world impact. They bring a proven track record of delivering effective integrated media campaigns and experience thriving on high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience working with corporations across multiple sectors - experience in retail, technology, financial services, consumer lifestyle and healthcare sectors is particularly relevant. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule. About you: You live for a great story and have the strategic savvy to shape and deliver stories to multiple audiences across media platforms. With deep knowledge of top-tier business and lifestyle outlets, you know how to get stories placed - and noticed. You move seamlessly between legacy media and emerging platforms like Substack, podcasts, and content creators. Fluent in internet culture and always ahead of the trends, you know what's hot, what's next, and how to help organizations break through. You're a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to manage multi-faceted, integrated campaigns without missing a beat. You bring structure to ambiguity, all while juggling deadlines, media moments, and client needs with calm confidence. You're immersed in media and culture and know how to turn insights into earned impact. A creative storyteller and collaborative partner, you bring curiosity, originality, and drive to everything you do. Ready to drive high-impact communications? Let's talk. Responsibilities: * Shape and execute integrated communications strategies in partnership with agency and client teams * Counsel and interact effectively with clients and leaders at client organizations * Build and maintain excellent relationships with top-tier media across business, national/local broadcast, multicultural and lifestyle verticals * Immersed in the media and cultural landscape, as well as emerging issues that may impact clients directly or indirectly * Approach client work with curiosity - always seeking to understand the brand, its competitors, and the broader industry context * Proactively and reactively craft compelling, newsworthy stories that drive earned coverage * Develop strategic, earned-first plans and write high-quality media materials, including pitches, press releases, and messaging documents * Deliver consistently high-caliber work with a client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail * Collaborate with agency and inter-agency partners, serving as a key contributor across teams to drive alignment and deliver cohesive, large-scale campaign work * Mentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback, and professional development * Cultivate and participate in new business opportunities and pitches Competencies: * Business Acumen - accelerate work to meet client and agency objectives * Client Service - build trust and deliver results across engagements * Proactivity - exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative ideas * Collaboration- build strong, high-impact relationships that deliver results * Critical Thinking- ask probing questions; anticipate and address gaps and needs * Conflict Resolution- possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving issues * Future-Forward - curious and engaged in AI as tool to enhance work and impact Basic Qualifications: * 7-9 years of experience * Experience leading integrated media projects from start to finish, working with teams across various disciplines * Robust earned strategy and media relations experience * Experience providing counsel to senior leaders * Bachelor's degree Washington D.C. Salary range: $95,000 USD - $125,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-GH We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Account Director, Earned Media Strategy  

    - New York City
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Weber Shandwick is seeking a Manager to join our Integrated Media team within our Consumer Brand Practice. We're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Manager, Earned Media with deep lifestyle and entertainment expertise to join our Integrated Media team in New York. The ideal candidate is passionate about the latest consumer trends and has a deep enthusiasm for media outreach, pitching, and building relationships. You are deeply immersed in the worlds of lifestyle, entertainment, men's lifestyle, and sports, and possess a robust network of contacts in these areas. As a Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on top-tier consumer brands, bringing creative stories to life and executing high-energy consumer events. What You Will Be Doing Shape Integrated Media Strategy: * You will play an important role in shaping the media strategy across our diverse portfolio of clients, specifically in the CPG space. You will help to design integration across earned media-inclusive of traditional media (dot-com, broadcast), emerging media (e.g., Substack), and social media, by creating programming built to be shared and amplified across platforms. Strategic Media & Influencer Relations: * Serve as a key day-to-day client contact, developing strategic earned media campaigns, action plans, and compelling story angles that resonate with target audiences. * Generate a consistent pipeline of story ideas, draft engaging media materials, and proactively pitch to land high-impact earned coverage, leveraging your network of media and influencer contacts. * Develop and manage targeted media and influencer lists, incorporating a diverse mix of voices (influencers, bloggers, social media editors, creators, etc.) to achieve client goals. Client Counsel & Collaboration: * Provide regular updates and thoughtful counsel to clients, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor on earned media strategy and execution. * Develop a strong understanding of the client's business and objectives, working collaboratively with strategists and creative teams to deliver innovative solutions. Trend-Spotting & Creative Ideation: * Maintain a keen interest in current industry trends, constantly monitoring the cultural landscape, competitor coverage, and influencer conversations to identify opportunities. * Analyze and distill meaningful insights from media coverage, sharing perspectives with both internal teams and clients to inform strategy. * Support creative ideation on a consistent basis, contributing fresh ideas for evergreen stories and campaigns. Program & Event Management: * Develop and manage timelines, project budgets, and weekly action plans to ensure all program deadlines are met. * Manage the detailed tasks associated with planning and implementing special public relations events, from media stunts to product launches. * Anticipate and proactively offer solutions for executional issues that may arise during a program. Team & Agency Leadership: * Serve as a role model and guide for junior team members, helping to develop their skills and drive results. * Actively participate in agency development initiatives and assist with new business opportunities as needed. Competencies * Business Acumen- align talent strategies to drive business goals * Client Service- client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels * Proactivity - exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies * Collaboration- build strong relationships with internal team members at all levels across the organization * Critical Thinking- ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical client and talent gaps and needs * Conflict Resolution- possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex client, talent and organizational issues Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations * 3 to 4 years' relevant health/wellness experience * Media relations experience NYC Salary range: $74,000 USD - $85,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-JP1 We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Account Director, Client Experience  

    - New York City
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. About the Role Weber Shandwick is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our Integrated Project Management team in Washington, D.C. In this role, you'll be the central leader driving our most complex and ambitious campaigns forward. Reporting to a Director or VP, you will partner with senior cross-disciplinary colleagues to deliver best-in-class work for a range of dynamic brands, ensuring our creative and strategic vision is executed flawlessly, on time, and on budget. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule. About You You are a strategic leader and a master of process who thrives on bringing order to complexity. You move seamlessly between managing budgets, timelines, and resources, all while keeping multiple teams aligned and informed. You don't just manage tasks; you architect project approaches, foresee and mitigate risks, and take immense satisfaction in seeing a complex plan come together perfectly. As a calm and influential communicator, you are the trusted partner that creative, strategy, and account leadership rely on to turn ambitious ideas into tangible, impactful results. What You'll Do * End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead the entire project lifecycle - from brief to delivery - for large-scale, complex integrated campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client objectives. * Strategic Scope and Resource Management: Develop and manage detailed project SOWs, staff plans, and resource allocations. Serve as a key partner in defining project approaches, proactively managing scope creep, and ensuring the right talent is on the job. * Strategic Financial Management: Provide strategic oversight for all account financials, including SOW development, burn rate tracking, budget reconciliation, and delivering clear, proactive updates and counsel to internal and external stakeholders. * Timeline and Risk Mitigation: Create, maintain, and communicate accurate project timelines, identifying and escalating risks with proposed solutions to keep high-stakes projects on track. * Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as the senior integration point for cross-functional teams (Creative, Strategy, Paid Media, Analytics, and Account Management) to deliver cohesive, best-in-class solutions. * Team and Process Development: Actively mentor and develop junior project managers and interns, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Contribute to the evolution of our project management methodologies and best practices. What You'll Bring * Basic Qualifications: * 6+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably in an agency or integrated marketing environment. * Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex integrated campaigns from start to finish, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (creative, digital, PR, paid media, strategy). * Deep financial acumen with hands-on experience developing and managing multi-faceted SOWs, burn reports, staffing plans, and resource allocation. * Proficiency with modern project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.). * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Business). * Competencies: * Critical Thinking & Foresight: Ability to ask probing questions to anticipate and address gaps before they become issues. * Leadership & Mentorship: A talent for building high-impact relationships and a passion for developing junior talent. * Conflict Resolution: Sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex issues with a solutions-oriented mindset. * Business Acumen: A sharp understanding of how to accelerate work to meet both client and agency financial and strategic objectives. * Future-Forward: Curious and engaged in AI and new technologies as tools to enhance work and impact. Salary Range: $90,000 USD - $110,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-RJ1 We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Account Director, Client Experience We Are Seeking: We're looking for a passionate, dynamic, and earned-savvy Account Director to join our team, focusing on food and beverage brands. This role will center on crafting and executing high-impact, earned-driven integrated activations that blend brand storytelling with the power of food culture. You will lead work tied to emerging and legacy brands, bringing bold, creative ideas, all while managing high-profile client relationships and collaborations across teams and agencies. You'll be responsible for spearheading creative, award-worthy campaigns that resonate with key audiences, ensuring our clients capture cultural relevance and media attention. Your remit includes client strategy, operations, and activation oversight, with opportunities to leverage celebrity / influencer endorsements and marquee events. The right candidate will play a major role in talent development and building team culture. Additional responsibilities include aligning programs and experiences with client goals, allocating agency resources to match budgets, managing a variety of work streams, providing strategic counsel to teams, and ensuring timely delivery of remarkable work. You will also be instrumental in developing new business opportunities, media relations strategies, analytics insights, and creative storytelling concepts. Ideally, you bring prior experience in PR, food and beverage and lifestyle industries. What We Are Looking For: * Ability to turn dynamic in-culture ideas into actionable, high-impact campaigns * Capacity to lead and inspire account teams while owning key projects * Skilled in conflict resolution and the ability to manage high-pressure environments with grace * Expertise in motivating and mobilizing teams to meet deadlines and exceed expectations * Strong leadership skills combined with a collaborative mindset and ability to work independently or as part of an integrated team * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Financial acumen to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively * Proven ability to successfully manage complex, multi-dimensional projects within set parameters and deadlines * Reliable judgment when working with clients, stakeholders, and vendors * Genuine passion for food and beverage space, with an ability to anticipate both client and team needs in this fast-paced, ever-evolving space * Acute attention to detail in ensuring quality, relevance, and creativity in all work delivered * Confidence instilled in clients, colleagues, and collaborators that drives trust and excitement Basic Qualifications: * 6-8+ years of experience in a PR or Communications role, preferably with a large focus on food and beverage marketing/PR * Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Media Strategy and Media Relations, * Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field * Proven experience working on large-scale activations, sponsorships, or campaigns that integrate earned, owned, and paid media strategies * A deep understanding of the media landscape, and cultural trends within the industry If you're passionate about leveraging the intersection of media, and culture to tell compelling brand stories, we'd love to hear from you! Salary range: $95,000 USD - $125,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-JP1 We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Senior Associate, Client Experience  

    - Chicago
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Account Director, Client Experience We Are Seeking: We're looking for a passionate, dynamic, and earned-savvy Account Director to join our team, focusing on food and beverage brands. This role will center on crafting and executing high-impact, earned-driven integrated activations that blend brand storytelling with the power of food culture. You will lead work tied to emerging and legacy brands, bringing bold, creative ideas, all while managing high-profile client relationships and collaborations across teams and agencies. You'll be responsible for spearheading creative, award-worthy campaigns that resonate with key audiences, ensuring our clients capture cultural relevance and media attention. Your remit includes client strategy, operations, and activation oversight, with opportunities to leverage celebrity / influencer endorsements and marquee events. The right candidate will play a major role in talent development and building team culture. Additional responsibilities include aligning programs and experiences with client goals, allocating agency resources to match budgets, managing a variety of work streams, providing strategic counsel to teams, and ensuring timely delivery of remarkable work. You will also be instrumental in developing new business opportunities, media relations strategies, analytics insights, and creative storytelling concepts. Ideally, you bring prior experience in PR, food and beverage and lifestyle industries. What We Are Looking For: * Ability to turn dynamic in-culture ideas into actionable, high-impact campaigns * Capacity to lead and inspire account teams while owning key projects * Skilled in conflict resolution and the ability to manage high-pressure environments with grace * Expertise in motivating and mobilizing teams to meet deadlines and exceed expectations * Strong leadership skills combined with a collaborative mindset and ability to work independently or as part of an integrated team * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Financial acumen to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively * Proven ability to successfully manage complex, multi-dimensional projects within set parameters and deadlines * Reliable judgment when working with clients, stakeholders, and vendors * Genuine passion for food and beverage space, with an ability to anticipate both client and team needs in this fast-paced, ever-evolving space * Acute attention to detail in ensuring quality, relevance, and creativity in all work delivered * Confidence instilled in clients, colleagues, and collaborators that drives trust and excitement Basic Qualifications: * 6-8+ years of experience in a PR or Communications role, preferably with a large focus on food and beverage marketing/PR * Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Media Strategy and Media Relations, * Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field * Proven experience working on large-scale activations, sponsorships, or campaigns that integrate earned, owned, and paid media strategies * A deep understanding of the media landscape, and cultural trends within the industry If you're passionate about leveraging the intersection of media, and culture to tell compelling brand stories, we'd love to hear from you! Salary range: $95,000 USD - $125,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-JP1 We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Project Manager  

    - Chicago
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Senior Associate, Chicago We are looking for a strong Senior Associate for our Consumer Practice in Chicago who can support multi-channel campaigns and help bring to life the best in-culture ideas for some of the most iconic (and sweet!) brands. If you have a passion for working in food, CPG and lifestyle, are obsessed with keeping up with culture, and enjoy staying current on the media landscape, then this role is for you. Is This You? * Critical Thinking: Do you have a curious mind that thrives on creative thinking and solving tough challenges? Do you love connecting the dots that others miss? * Earned-First Storytelling: Do you just get what makes a story pop? Are you constantly scrolling, watching what brands are doing, and thinking about what they should do next? * Communication: Do you have a way with words? Can you craft a headline, a pitch, or a client email that's so compelling people can't help but pay attention? * Teamwork: Do you thrive on collaborating with colleagues, clients and agency partners to create work that makes everyone proud? * Interpersonal Skills: Do you bring the good vibes? Are you known for being a great partner? * The Tech Stuff: Are you a pro with the basics like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel? (Bonus points for media databases and social tracking tool experiences). * Detail-Orientated: Do you have a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work, whether it's a client-facing email, internal deck, storytelling narrative, a recap report - or even just a Team's message? * A Unique Spark: Do you know what makes you, you? Are you driven by a passion to create fun, smart, and impactful work that makes a difference? * An Obsession with Culture: Do you have a clear understanding of what drives culture, with a passion for tapping into pop culture to reach broad and diverse audiences? What We're Looking For: * Senior associate with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience and a background in consumer, consumer-tech, travel, fashion and/or CPG PR. * BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field. * Strong experience with both large-scale and start-up business environments preferred. * Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written. * Contribution to earned media campaigns including thought leadership, product launches, earned-first creative campaigns, and more. If this below sounds like a sweet spot for your experience and your career, we'd love to hear from you! Salary range $59,000 USD - $65,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-JP1 We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Vice President, Corporate  

    - Washington
    Who is Weber Shandwick? At The Weber Shandwick Collective, you are we... Read More
    Who is Weber Shandwick? At The Weber Shandwick Collective, you are welcomed, valued and empowered to grow and we believe that opportunity grows in a collective. We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever-changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world's leading brands and businesses. We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for: * Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact * Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture * Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically * Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned What's happening? We are looking to appoint an experienced Vice President (Associate Director level) to join the leadership team within our Consumer practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team and take the next step up in your career at an award-winning global agency. To be successful in this role you will be highly organised and an excellent communicator. You will have a natural motivation to deliver award-winning creative work that is original, thought-provoking and conversation starting. Alongside this, your strong leadership skills will help to develop talent within the team, delivering quality work that sets industry benchmarks. In this role, you must be able to demonstrate how you create exciting, ground-breaking consumer PR and social ideas to deliver outstanding results. As a Vice President, you will have a proven track record of overall responsibility for managing a large team and budget, the ability to be one step ahead, to plan and anticipate, as well as having a great eye for detail. A key requirement for this role will be your ability to build strong client relationships and drive new business. You will be responsible for working closely with clients and account teams to lead strategic planning and overseeing innovative communication campaigns. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes: CLIENT AND WORK * Serve as key integrated team member on client and inter-agency teams * Counsel and interact effectively with senior management at client organizations * Craft and tell compelling stories * Lead story mining sessions with subject matter experts and client executives develop news-making story angles that drive coverage results * Build and maintain excellent relationships with national and regional technology reporters * Counsel junior members of the team to effectively work with the media * Allocate agency resources in accordance with our client's budget * Bring a client-focused attitude that results in work being performed to the highest quality standards LEADERSHIP AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT * Mentor, coach and develop direct reports to deliver high performance while supporting personal and professional development goals * Actively participate in the hiring and onboarding of talent; Support and develop processes to enhance inclusive hiring practices for team * Establish interpersonal relationships within and outside of department, with focus on building inclusive culture and mentoring colleagues outside of personal relationships * Promote the development and advancement of underrepresented groups in team through professional development trainings * Participate in trainings build own cultural competency and ability to lead, coach and develop diverse teams * Actively participate in office or agency DEI initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent GROWTH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT * Identify new areas of growth with existing clients and introduce specialists to expand assignments; Actively participate in new business pitches BUSINESS ACUMEN * Responsible for executional leadership of multiple client programs and budgets * Manage ongoing team resourcing/staffing to ensure successful delivery of work product * Collaborate with project management to support development of staff plans and new scopes of work and updates on scope management * Develop and advance industry/sector leadership * Work with legal on development of client contracts * Consistently partner with finance team on all client business matters (contracts, SOW, out of scope, overservice, client profitability, etc) Minimum Criteria: To be considered for this role, you must have an established track record of working at an equivalent level on consumer campaigns in an agency environment. Ideal Experience Required: Ideally you will possess many of the above skills and attributes in addition to: * Extensive Consumer PR experience to at least SAD/Associate Director level, gained within an agency * Strong senior client counsel / internal stakeholder counsel experience, strategic communications and business development experience * Proven writing experience that is adaptable across channels * Strategic, multichannel experience - ability to understand audiences and plan campaigns * International experience is highly desirable * Ability to manage a team - strong leadership and management skills are essential * Crisis communications/issues management experience * Passionate about storytelling and developing original and compelling content for clients * Strong interest and POV on the changing landscape of PR and how people learn about and engage with brands Join us and help make an impact. Together, we'll set the bar, cheer each other on and multiply your potential. At Weber Shandwick we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. #LI-LW1 We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Account Director, Influencer Strategy  

    - New York City
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Senior Associate, Corporate Advisory Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented client and media practitioner to join our corporate advisory practice. In this role, you will be responsible for thinking across channels and disciplines to manage integrated engagements for an exciting mix of accounts, including flagship technology, health & wellness and CPG clients. You will help bring our clients' business objectives to life through creative earned, owned, and paid activations. You'll engage with clients and colleagues around the world, help develop junior team members, establish trusting relationships with clients, and participate in new business development. Responsibilities CLIENT AND WORK * Liaises with clients and assists in day-to-day communications and account management, including organizing client meetings, developing timelines, activity reports, and other key client documentation. * Supports a variety of strategic initiatives on client accounts, including assisting in the development and execution of strategic executive communications and visibility plans, corporate issues management, landscape intelligence research, and corporate storytelling campaigns. * Manages and executes key media relations deliverables, including media list creation, pitch development, press releases, reporting, and content creation. * Supports campaign and program development by conducting relevant research and contributing creative ideas to media activations, planning meetings, and team brainstorms. * Continually builds understanding and knowledge of clients' business, competitive landscape, and industry trends to provide thoughtful recommendations. * Partners with diverse, cross-functional teams to ensure strong execution of programs in support of client business objectives. * Supports influencer identification, coordination, and management in partnership with our internal experts. * Monitors, analyzes, and develops client coverage reports, leveraging industry measurement and listening tools to identify opportunities for growth and strategic evolution. SELF LEADERSHIP AND TEAM EFFECTIVENESS * Contributes to the work plan of junior team members and helps guide their work. * Serves as a role model to team members, producing high-quality work and continually updating managers on activity progress. * Proactively contributes to an inclusive team culture and consistently displays behaviors that support integration. Qualifications * BA or BS in Journalism, Business, Communications, or a related field. * 2-3  years of relevant experience in communications, events or media relations, roles * Experience supporting communications programs, either in an agency or in-house setting. * Knowledge of and interest in business and the corporate landscape. Keen interest in following policy, media, and macroeconomic trends. * A strong writer capable of crafting compelling narratives for various audiences. * Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with strong project coordination skills and the ability to drive projects from start to finish. * Demonstrates solid media relations skills, including experience with media monitoring, building media lists, and pitching. Comfortable building relationships with top-tier business and industry trade outlets. * A critical thinker and confident communicator who is solutions-oriented and connects the dots between different workstreams. Salary Range: $70,400 USD - $76,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-GH We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Project Manager  

    - Washington
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Are you a savvy media strategist with a genuine passion for beauty PR? A skilled marketer with integrated campaign expertise? Are you constantly in the know on the latest pop-culture and beauty trends? Do you have relationships with key beauty & lifestyle media? Then we want to hear from you! We're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Director, Earned Media with deep beauty expertise to join our Integrated Media team in New York. This person will have a strong pulse on what's shaping culture - someone who lives and breathes the worlds of beauty and haircare and understands how those categories play out in the media, on social, and in real life. What You'll Do As a Director, you'll play a leading role in developing and executing earned media strategies for some of the biggest beauty brands in the industry. You'll be a trusted media partner, expert client counselor, creative storyteller, and mentor to junior teammates. Core Responsibilities: * Lead Earned Media Efforts: Lead proactive and reactive media outreach to secure high-impact coverage across top-tier beauty, lifestyle, consumer, social-first and trade publications, translating brand strategies into compelling earned storylines that break through with press, consumers, and on social. * Drive Day-to-Day Client Relations: Serve as a key day-to-day client contact for earned media, confidently presenting strategies, updates, counsel and recommendations while fostering trust through clear, compelling communication. * Build & Maintain Editorial Relationships: Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with editors, writers, producers, news-fluencers and emerging media voices - from traditional outlets to non-traditional platforms like newsletters/Substacks, podcasts, and social channels. * Integrated Planning: Collaborate cross-functionally with IAT partners and external agencies to help shape holistic campaign plans, ensuring earned media is thoughtfully integrated into broader brand, influencer, social, and paid strategies. * Support Product & Campaign Launches: Develop and manage media strategies for major brand moments - from product & campaign launches and press trips to NYFW, stylist relations, red carpet partnerships, cultural moments and seasonal storytelling. * Trend Spotting: Stay on top of emerging beauty, wellness, social and pop culture trends; identify real-time opportunities for clients to insert themselves into relevant conversations. * Press Material Development: Draft and edit compelling media materials, including press releases, pitches, messaging docs, and executive talking points. * Team Mentorship: Mentor junior staff, providing guidance on pitching, relationship-building, newsjacking and account management. * Evaluate Earned Impact: Distill insights and key learnings to optimize future earned strategies, KPIs or benchmarks, and demonstrate impact to clients. Who You Are * A media connector with 6-8 years of PR experience and a strong network of beauty and lifestyle editors, writers, and creators. * A strategic storyteller who can connect brand goals to cultural moments in ways that feel authentic and fresh. * A beauty enthusiast - you're genuinely excited about product innovation, artistry, and how beauty intersects with culture. * A social-first thinker who devours thumb-stopping content on their feeds and can turn them into storytelling opportunities. * A collaborator who thrives in integrated environments and enjoys partnering with strategy, creative, influencer, and social teams to bring campaigns to life. * A doer and a mentor - someone who can both lead media efforts and develop junior teammates with clarity and empathy. Basic Qualifications * 6-8 years of PR or communications experience, agency or in-house * Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field) * Proven media relationships across beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, and culture verticals * Experience developing and executing integrated campaigns that incorporate influencer, content, and social extensions * Ability to counsel clients on media relations activities and present plans in a convincing manner * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and presentation skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Familiarity with measurement and analytics tools (Muck Rack, Meltwater, Cision, etc.) * Working knowledge of and comfort executing new media forms (e.g. podcasts, Substack, etc.) Salary Range: $100,000 USD - $130,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-GH We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less
  • Project Manager  

    - New York City
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency -... Read More
    Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Manager, Project Management Weber Shandwick is currently seeking a dedicated Project Manager, Integrated Project Management to join our winning team! In this role you will work closely with an integrated team across account, creative, influencer, social, analytics, and strategy, as well as report to a Director or VP of Project Management, to lead projects across a growing portfolio of brands. Responsibilities: * Independently manage multiple small to medium-scale integrated campaigns; collaborating with internal stakeholders, coordinating with various partners and managing vendors * Demonstrate understanding the full project lifecycle from client brief to final delivery * Own and manage project lifecycle with extended team, inclusive of scoping deliverables, resource management, hour estimates, timeline development, and project requirements/processes * Coordinate with creative, strategy, account management and other internal teams to help drive best-in-class solutions, deliver award winning results and mitigate risk and potential overservice * Manage financial performance of accounts including scopes, burn report summaries and forecasting * Lead internal team members on day-to-day project milestones and deliverables * Partner with WS account team to manage team on-boarding processes * Support in educating the team on roles and responsibilities, process and templates Basic Qualifications: * 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in an agency setting * Strong financial management skills, including scoping, burn report tracking, resource allocation across project tasks * Demonstrated success in managing different types of programs and deliverables, such as creative ideation, social and/or digital * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and time management skills * Detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at driving clarity in complex projects * Motivated and curious, a true team player eager to jump in, problem solve and lead teams to success * Proficient in Microsoft Project/Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $90,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-GH We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Read Less

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