Weber Shandwick - Associate, Corporate Communications
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is the earned-first global communications agency. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, Weber Shandwick has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including being named to Ad Age’s A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also awarded PR Agency of the Year by Campaign US in 2021, honored as PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and ranked #1 on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, the firm was named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and was awarded PRWeek’s Purpose Agency of the Year in 2020 and 2021. Cumulatively, the firm has earned more than 150 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Weber Shandwick also received Honorable Mention (and the only PR agency) on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies in 2021. Part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), Weber Shandwick is the anchor agency within The Weber Shandwick Collective – the strategic communications and consulting network. For more information, visit https://www.webershandwick.com/.
About the Position
The Global Corporate Communications + Marketing team at Weber Shandwick has an opportunity for an Associate who wants to be part of a dynamic, industry leading, boundary breaking organization. This opportunity is perfect for an organized and creative individual who is a fast learner and keen observer of industry trends and media. Ideal candidates should be curious and passionate about media – both traditional and emerging – and exhibit a curiosity for new ways to engage. This individual will support and amplify brands within The Weber Shandwick Collective, providing support to the Global Corporate Communications team and advancing the agency’s business priorities both externally and internally.
As a crucial supporting role for the Global Corporate Communications team, this individual will work closely with multiple stakeholders within the organization globally to assist in the development, execution and measurement of reputation-building initiatives. This individual has the confidence to actively participate in team projects, but also the motivation to own solo projects with an intuition of when to reach out for collaboration.
Responsibilities
Support the strategic development of public relations and media relations plans and campaigns
Develop award submissions on behalf of the agency and our people
Assist in crafting social and digital content for the agency’s owned channels
Support media relations initiatives, including developing and maintaining media lists, drafting pitches and press releases and tracking coverage
Research media topics, cultural trends, digital influencers and reporters in support of new assignments and projects
Liaise with client leads on campaigns, awards and other projects as needed
Assist in agency communications and events, including developing and coordinating routine project management materials – i.e. timelines, activity reports, documentation and project management support
Work with executive leadership to develop and distribute internal communications
Support employee engagement events, programming and initiatives
Research industry trends and develop fact sheets, briefing materials and research summaries for executives in preparation of media engagements and events
Monitor and track daily media coverage and create coverage reports for executive leadership team
Support the development of creative assets used for marketing and promotion
Help manage team calendar and expenses
Skills and Abilities
Significant / related internship or entry level experience
Agile, collaborative, team player
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with various CMS platforms, including social media platforms and posting
Strong executive presence and demonstrated leadership, collaboration and relationship skills
Exceptional storytelling and written communications skills across a wide range of platforms
Strong project management capabilities, with an understanding of how to balance multiple workstreams, tight deadlines and changing requirements
Assignment
Write a recap of Weber Shandwick’s accomplishments in 2024 including a related LinkedIn post
Other information
The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k (with employer match)
Tuition Reimbursement
Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
Short-Term Disability
Paid Employee Family Leave
Family Building Benefit
NYC Salary range: $50,000 – $55,000
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.
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