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Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is looking for an Account Executive to join our Corporate Media Relations team in New York.

We Are Seeking

We are looking for a star Associate to work across a variety of accounts and work streams. The ideal candidate has experience with and a passion for working with a wide range of clients and corporate communications, with the ability to anticipate client and team needs, develop strategy, create messaging, and leverage strong media contacts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as key team member on multiple accounts, managing multiple projects 
• Develop media materials (press releases, pitch emails, reporter backgrounders, bylined articles)
• Develop targeted media lists, pitch, and learn/follow clients' priority media: top-tier, trade, social influencers 
• Develop social media strategies and content 
• Track and analyze media hits and campaign results against KPIs
• Develop deep knowledge of client industry and contribute to the development of strategic client plans
•  Participate in client meetings and/or teleconferences, accurately capture meeting notes, next steps
• Serve as a role model to other team members, producing high quality work and continually updating manager on progress of activities
• Track/enter time with precision and on a day-to-day basis, and perform other administrative tasks as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Experience developing and delivering media relations programs for a variety of client mixes
• Aptitude to work independently
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills
• Can complete challenging projects within set parameters
• Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
• Ability to anticipate client and team needs
• Attention to detail and quality
• Strong problem-solving skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 1+ year corporate communications experience in an agency setting
• Experience in working with media