Art Director

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, Weber Advisory

Weber Shandwick, West

At Weber Shandwick, we are operating at the intersection of business, media, policy, technology and culture — helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex stakeholder environment where reputation is shaped everywhere, all at once.

As part of Weber Advisory, our work goes beyond traditional communications. We help clients anticipate risk, shape narratives, engage stakeholders and build the trust that drives enterprise value. We combine strategic communications, cultural intelligence, issues expertise, digital influence and AI-enabled insights to help leaders and organizations move with confidence in moments that matter most.

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, strategic and collaborative Account Director to join our West region. This role sits within Weber Advisory’s Corporate practice and will focus on helping corporate, advocacy and public sector clients navigate the evolving intersection of business, policy, society and culture.

The ideal candidate understands that communications today is no longer just about visibility — it is about shaping influence, relevance and stakeholder trust. They bring direct experience developing executive positioning platforms and visibility strategies for senior business leaders, helping executives define differentiated points of view, build authority in the market and engage audiences across earned, owned and emerging channels.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of today’s fragmented media ecosystem — from top-tier business press and broadcast to newsletters, podcasts, LinkedIn, creators and emerging digital platforms — and know how to translate business priorities, cultural insights and executive narratives into meaningful reputation outcomes. Experience counseling executives on thought leadership, platform development, narrative strategy and high-profile visibility moments is strongly preferred.

This position will be based in either our Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle offices.

About You

You are deeply curious about the forces shaping business and society, from politics and regulation to internet culture, AI and shifting stakeholder expectations. You know how to help organizations show up credibly in complex environments. You can move from advising executives on sensitive issues to developing proactive storytelling platforms that build long-term relevance and trust. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring both strategic rigor and creativity to your work.

You are a collaborative leader who can manage integrated campaigns, counsel senior clients and mentor teams while maintaining calm under pressure. You combine strong business judgment with cultural fluency and understand that the best communications strategies today are grounded equally in stakeholder intelligence and sharp storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute integrated reputation, executive visibility and stakeholder engagement strategies in partnership with agency and client teams
• Counsel senior clients and executives on communications strategy, emerging issues, reputational risk and cultural dynamics
• Develop earned-first campaigns that connect business priorities to broader cultural, societal and stakeholder conversations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, national, local, trade, multicultural and lifestyle media, as well as emerging influence platforms including creators, newsletters and podcasts
• Monitor and synthesize developments across media, policy, technology, culture and business to identify risks and opportunities for clients
• Leverage proprietary AI platforms to continuously analyze and assess the evolving client landscape to anticipate future needs
• Translate insights into proactive communications strategies that strengthen reputation and organizational relevance
• Craft compelling narratives, messaging platforms, executive positioning strategies and high-impact media materials
• Partner across Weber Advisory capabilities including corporate reputation, public affairs, digital, crisis and analytics to deliver integrated solutions
• Lead integrated workstreams with strong project management, attention to detail and operational excellence
• Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching, feedback and day-to-day leadership
• Support business development efforts, including strategic thinking, proposal development and client pitches

Competencies

• Business Acumen – Understands how communications, reputation and stakeholder trust drive business outcomes
• Strategic Counsel – Brings sound judgment and executive presence when advising senior leaders and clients
• Media Fluency – Deep understanding of the evolving media environment and dynamics shaping effective storytelling
• Proactivity – Anticipates opportunities and risks; brings forward innovative ideas and solutions
• Collaboration – Builds strong relationships internally and externally to drive integrated, high-impact work
• Critical Thinking – Connects dots across complex issues and asks thoughtful, strategic questions
• Adaptability – Thrives in ambiguity and remains composed in fast-moving or high-pressure situations
• Future-Forward Mindset – Curious about AI, digital influence and emerging technologies shaping the future of communications and reputation

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience of corporate communications, executive visibility, strategic communications, public affairs, media relations or reputation management
• Experience leading integrated communications and reputation campaigns across multiple disciplines
• Strong earned media strategy and media relations experience, with a focus on executive visibility and positioning
• Experience counseling senior executives and client leadership teams
• Understanding of the evolving media, creator and digital influence ecosystem
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams in fast-paced environments
• Bachelor’s degree

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.

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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, Weber Advisory

Weber Shandwick, West

At Weber Shandwick, we are operating at the intersection of business, media, policy, technology and culture — helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex stakeholder environment where reputation is shaped everywhere, all at once.

As part of Weber Advisory, our work goes beyond traditional communications. We help clients anticipate risk, shape narratives, engage stakeholders and build the trust that drives enterprise value. We combine strategic communications, cultural intelligence, issues expertise, digital influence and AI-enabled insights to help leaders and organizations move with confidence in moments that matter most.

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, strategic and collaborative Account Director to join our West region. This role sits within Weber Advisory’s Corporate practice and will focus on helping corporate, advocacy and public sector clients navigate the evolving intersection of business, policy, society and culture.

The ideal candidate understands that communications today is no longer just about visibility — it is about shaping influence, relevance and stakeholder trust. They bring direct experience developing executive positioning platforms and visibility strategies for senior business leaders, helping executives define differentiated points of view, build authority in the market and engage audiences across earned, owned and emerging channels.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of today’s fragmented media ecosystem — from top-tier business press and broadcast to newsletters, podcasts, LinkedIn, creators and emerging digital platforms — and know how to translate business priorities, cultural insights and executive narratives into meaningful reputation outcomes. Experience counseling executives on thought leadership, platform development, narrative strategy and high-profile visibility moments is strongly preferred.

This position will be based in either our Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle offices.

About You

You are deeply curious about the forces shaping business and society, from politics and regulation to internet culture, AI and shifting stakeholder expectations. You know how to help organizations show up credibly in complex environments. You can move from advising executives on sensitive issues to developing proactive storytelling platforms that build long-term relevance and trust. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring both strategic rigor and creativity to your work.

You are a collaborative leader who can manage integrated campaigns, counsel senior clients and mentor teams while maintaining calm under pressure. You combine strong business judgment with cultural fluency and understand that the best communications strategies today are grounded equally in stakeholder intelligence and sharp storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute integrated reputation, executive visibility and stakeholder engagement strategies in partnership with agency and client teams
• Counsel senior clients and executives on communications strategy, emerging issues, reputational risk and cultural dynamics
• Develop earned-first campaigns that connect business priorities to broader cultural, societal and stakeholder conversations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, national, local, trade, multicultural and lifestyle media, as well as emerging influence platforms including creators, newsletters and podcasts
• Monitor and synthesize developments across media, policy, technology, culture and business to identify risks and opportunities for clients
• Leverage proprietary AI platforms to continuously analyze and assess the evolving client landscape to anticipate future needs
• Translate insights into proactive communications strategies that strengthen reputation and organizational relevance
• Craft compelling narratives, messaging platforms, executive positioning strategies and high-impact media materials
• Partner across Weber Advisory capabilities including corporate reputation, public affairs, digital, crisis and analytics to deliver integrated solutions
• Lead integrated workstreams with strong project management, attention to detail and operational excellence
• Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching, feedback and day-to-day leadership
• Support business development efforts, including strategic thinking, proposal development and client pitches

Competencies

• Business Acumen – Understands how communications, reputation and stakeholder trust drive business outcomes
• Strategic Counsel – Brings sound judgment and executive presence when advising senior leaders and clients
• Media Fluency – Deep understanding of the evolving media environment and dynamics shaping effective storytelling
• Proactivity – Anticipates opportunities and risks; brings forward innovative ideas and solutions
• Collaboration – Builds strong relationships internally and externally to drive integrated, high-impact work
• Critical Thinking – Connects dots across complex issues and asks thoughtful, strategic questions
• Adaptability – Thrives in ambiguity and remains composed in fast-moving or high-pressure situations
• Future-Forward Mindset – Curious about AI, digital influence and emerging technologies shaping the future of communications and reputation

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience of corporate communications, executive visibility, strategic communications, public affairs, media relations or reputation management
• Experience leading integrated communications and reputation campaigns across multiple disciplines
• Strong earned media strategy and media relations experience, with a focus on executive visibility and positioning
• Experience counseling senior executives and client leadership teams
• Understanding of the evolving media, creator and digital influence ecosystem
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams in fast-paced environments
• Bachelor’s degree

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

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 Art Director, Health 

Weber Shandwick Boston is looking for a Senior Art Director, Health to join their growing creative team and help push the craft across several high-profile healthcare accounts. They will help to spearhead the creative work alongside a team of creative directors, copywriters, and designers. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in the digital/social space and be both a conceptual thinker as well as a talented designer. 

If there’s a medium that gets people engaged in our brands’ stories, get ready to play in that space. Whether driving a big project (a multi-channel campaign) or overseeing social creative, this candidate will be expected to deliver exciting, cutting-edge, brand-focused visuals. 

The candidate must be comfortable directly engaging with clients and bringing their creative ideas to life. Working with some of the most talented copywriters and designers, this candidate must meet the following criteria: 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Help lead design across a wide range of assignments, including identity work, campaign creative, social content, video, mockups, infographics, presentations, experiential and print collateral/OOH.
• Experience in designing for social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn and YouTube.) with an advanced understanding of best practices for creative, design, and layout.
• Ensure all visual design adheres to existing brand guidelines.
• Create design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams.
• Help develop long-term creative plans and recommendations for client objectives. 
• Join client meetings, brainstorms and planning sessions for ongoing projects.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with creative team colleagues, client leads and project managers
• Cultivate an inclusive culture as a part of the team that values trust, honesty, and team accountability towards defined goals and results 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5+ years of art direction and/or design experience in a related agency department or industry (advertising, digital, social media, publishing/content or public relations).
• Prior healthcare/public health experience.
• Must have a portfolio.
• This role will be required to work onsite in our Boston office two days per week.
• Be curious, self-motivated, hard-working, well-organized, thick skinned and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests, and deliverables.
• Ongoing drive to learn and incorporate new and emerging techniques, trends and philosophies in design, technology, interaction and social media.
• Knowing what makes for compelling work – be it on social platforms, in video, or in launch ideas that get talked about, reported on, and pointed to by other agencies with an “I wish we’d thought to do that” envy.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within all required aspects of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and XD) as well as presentation software (PowerPoint). Understanding of print production, typography systems and layout fundamentals; any After Effects animation skills will be utilized
• Bonus skills: illustration, photography, retouching, filmmaking, videography, editorial, animation, HTML 

Salary Range: $80,000 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.

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