PR & Digital Communication Consultant

Senior Associate, Earned Media, Healthcare

Weber Shandwick is seeking a Senior Associate, Earned Media (Senior Account Executive equivalent) for its growing health earned media team and healthcare practice.

As a Senior Associate, you will be supporting earned media strategy and execution for campaign and product launches, news engine programs, disease awareness initiatives and more for our healthcare accounts. The ideal candidate has experience in or a passion for health-related work and a foundation of media relations skills. This opportunity is a fit for someone who is a strong writer, loves the thrill of a pitch, can manage multiple clients and teams, keeps a pulse on the media landscape and can bring existing and new media relationships to teams.

Job description:

• Serves as a key integrated team member in support of strategic earned media campaigns, including developing media relations action plans, goals and objectives, media targets, story angles and outreach approaches, in collaboration with and support from senior media relations team members
• Generates story ideas and drafts media materials (e.g., media lists, written content, pitches and pitching reports), conducts outreach, and manages reporter/influencer relationships and media opportunities to land coverage
• Researches media topics, trends, important issues, and reporters in support of new assignments and projects, including new business opportunities
• Attends client events and manages on-site media and influencers at local and national events
• Maintains a keen interest in current news and industry trends; proactively shares insights with teams and clients to inform plans, strategies and activations
• Anticipates and proactively offers solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs
• Assists with client communication and manages detailed tasks with the account and earned media teams
• Develops and manages project timelines and weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are met
• Identifies the development needs of junior staff and provides opportunities which allow staff members to reach their full potential

Requirements:

• 2 or more years’ experience in public relations at an agency or corporate in-house (healthcare experience preferred)
• Experience and interest in working with healthcare clients across industries
• Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Salary range: $68,000.00 – $78,000.00

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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OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. 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.

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.

About the opportunity: 

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and extremely people-focused HR practitioner who thrives in a fast-moving, highly energetic environment for this 12 month fixed term contract. This role demands a personality that is comfortable to engage and partner with leadership, and that can connect with employees across all levels of the business.  The Senior HR Business Partner will have oversight of every aspect of our HR and Talent function – a role which demands both strong human resources acumen and a “change agent” mindset to continuously evolve and enhance existing HR processes and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Play a lead role in building and developing a solid Human Resources and Talent team and function in Japan by driving change through process improvement and a forward-thinking approach.
• Ensure full compliance of all HR policies, and legal requirements within Japan market regulations
• Partner closely with the business to ensure solid talent retention programs are in place, bringing an innovative approach to staff career development and incentive programs – integrating the activities with L&D to support development of career paths within the businesses
• Lead the Talent Acquisition function, driving an effective and efficient recruitment process, with the use of the Greenhouse ATS.
• Take ownership and manage the performance review process across the agency (with support of the team)
• Address staff performance issues across the businesses as required, minimizing terminations and legal exposure wherever possible
• Ensure relevant Japan market data on remuneration is systematically collected and used to build reliable compensation models for all levels of employees
• Collaborate on global and regional team activities in areas of recognition and reward strategies, and initiate motivational programs for employees
• Build and lead initiatives to enhance employee experience in collaboration with Japan leadership team
• You will be partnering with the Japan leadership team and have a strong voice in collaboration with other senior leaders, including the Managing Director and Finance Director, as well as all practice leaders
• You’ll partner closely with APAC regional HR and Talent Acquisition leads, with regards to global and regional initiatives, policies, procedures, and requirements

PERSON PROFILE

• Proven background in Human Resources in the Japanese market, with the ability to provide timely strategic counsel, while taking a long-term perspective.
• Able to dive in operationally as and when needed, including providing guidance on Japanese Labour Law
• Proven ability to hire and develop an on-the-ground strong team encompassing the full human resource employee cycle
• Willing and able to work closely with the MD and FD to align on business priorities and map back with HR strategies
• Ability to grasp issues and business realities quickly and establish a rapport with stakeholders at all levels, managing complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively
• Confident and clear communicator, native in Japanese with strong English language skills and the ability to work across markets as needed
• Ability to manage teams and individuals and provide them with the support that encourages and enables them to perform to their fullest potential
• You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrable record of building relationships internally with peers, team members and the wider business
• You’re able to prioritize and organize your workload effectively, within a deadline-driven and changing environment, using initiative to make decisions in complex situation

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates

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Who is Weber Shandwick? 

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 energy, automotive, sports sponsorship, and entertainment & lifestyle. 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 yet deliver for paid and owned

What’s happening?

Weber Shandwick Scotland are looking for a talented Digital Senior Manager to join the team on a 12 month FTC. This is a client facing role where you will be exposed to a varied client portfolio and will play a key role in the delivery of high-profile communications campaigns across multiple markets.

We are proud to work with the world’s largest corporations, companies, and organisations. This role offers you the same opportunity – to work with the biggest and best clients in the world.  

What will you be doing?

• Lead/manage integrated work streams across multiple accounts with minimal supervision, translate strategies into tactical plans and ensure quality deliverables align with client strategies
• Manage both up and down, lead account teams, and partner with leadership to strengthen client partnerships
• Develop long-term client plans/program recommendations and proactively suggests improvements
• Oversee and craft social content to the highest standard
• Actively support new business pitch content creation, participate in pitches, and hone presentation skills
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with relevant social platforms and digital suppliers necessary to deliver best-in-class services and consultancy to Weber Shandwick’s clients
• Demonstrate high capabilities in a broad spectrum of digital marketing
• Manage and report on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn ad campaigns
• Work autonomously on client work and is able to self-check work
• Lead and/or heavily contribute on client calls

Who are you?

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent digital and social skills
• Ability to translate client needs into project plans
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver and manage digital campaigns across multiple platforms
• Strong level of commercial awareness
• Should be proficient in leading/managing at least four specialist areas – social listening, paid social, paid search, display advertising, SEO, organic content creation, influencer management and social/digital strategy development

Core Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Personal pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off and discretionary festive closure
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6-month+ contracts to support home working setup
• Buy or sell holiday
• Additional life assurance cover
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health screening
• Gym discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model
• Flexible public holidays
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
• Annual eyecare voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Referral bonus scheme
• Long service bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Inclusive and invisible health policies

Note from the talent team:

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

At IPG DXTRA 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.

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Who is Weber Shandwick?

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 such as HSBC, IKEA, and Unilever to name a few.  

We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, retail, consumer tech, and consumer health. We are known for:

• Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact
• Generating 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, ambitious and energetic Vice President (Associate Director) to join the leadership team within our Consumer practice in Manchester. 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.

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for strategy development, campaign development and implementation
• Day to day senior client counsel
• Successfully manages client expectations, team resources, and deliverables around major campaigns and projects
• Experience of working on integrated campaigns and across interagency teams
• Financial responsibility: monthly planning and reconciliation
• Team leadership, coaching and developing talent

Who are you?

• Extensive Consumer PR experience to at least Account Director / Senior Account 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

Core Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Personal pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off and discretionary festive closure
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6-month+ contracts to support home working setup
• Buy or sell holiday
• Additional life assurance cover
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health screening
• Gym discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model
• Flexible public holidays
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
• Annual eyecare voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Referral bonus scheme
• Long service bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Inclusive and invisible health policies

Note from the talent team:

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

At IPG DXTRA 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.

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Who is Weber Shandwick?

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 e.g. HSBC, IKEA and Unilever to name a few. 

We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, retail, consumer tech, and consumer health. We are known for:

• Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact
• Generating impactful creative 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?

Join our dynamic team where innovation meets expertise. Weber Shandwick Manchester is looking for an experienced, ambitious and energetic Account Director to join our team and support some of our most exciting clients, both globally and locally.

You will have the unique opportunity to shape the narrative for leading companies in the consumer space. You’ll be joining a talented team that creates cultural value and helps brands navigate the ever-changing age of communications: 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.

We are proud to work with the world’s largest corporations, companies, and organisations. This role offers you the same opportunity – to work with the biggest and best clients in the world.  

What will you be doing?

• Build client relationships by providing counsel to multiple clients, driving execution of tactical plans to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Successfully manages client expectations, team resources, and deliverables around major campaigns and projects.
• Serve as an active participant in client meetings and presentations; crafts, presents, and executes integrated communications strategies for major campaigns.
• Conduct and manages the flow of research and materials development necessary to analyse client issues.
• Function across disciplines with a knowledge of social media strategies and tactics.
• Monitor media outlets for coverage of client and competitor news, leveraging digital and social outlets, a diverse set of influencers, etc.
• Understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client.
• Compose media materials (press releases, pitch notes, client briefings, messaging documents, sample Q&A, proposals, bylined articles, supporting social content, etc.) and conducts media outreach.
• Proof and edits client-related documents.
• Develop and builds relationships with media
• Brainstorm and brings to life compelling ideas for clients and media.
• Lead teams to conduct pressing research on a wide range of issues, reviews and prepares executive summaries and/or analyses of information into strategic and actionable recommendations.

Who are you?

• Already working as a Senior Manager or Account Director in a PR agency.
• Proven experience within media relations planning for consumer clients.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to translate client needs into effective project plans.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Ability to deliver campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Ability to effectively build external relationships.

Core Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Personal pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off and discretionary festive closure
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6-month+ contracts to support home working setup
• Buy or sell holiday
• Additional life assurance cover
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health screening
• Gym discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model
• Flexible public holidays
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
• Annual eyecare voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Referral bonus scheme
• Long service bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Inclusive and invisible health policies

Note from the talent team:

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

At IPG DXTRA 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.

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About the Role

Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC.  You will be joining a team of business strategists, data scientists and data engineers to build innovative data solutions and would work at the intersection of Data Engineering and Applied Generative AI. 

The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, test, implement and maintain data solutions that support clients’ Enterprise Analytics. The incumbent will work with multiple technology partners to provision and maintain a data infrastructure used for media analyses. The role will work closely with business analysts and data scientists to ensure the platform meets business demands.  

Key Responsibilities

• Data Engineering:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Optimize SQL queries and database performance for analytical and operational workloads.
• Implement data quality, governance, and security best practices.
• Applied AI:
• Collaborate with data scientists to productionize AI/ML models, including Generative AI solutions.
• Integrate Gen AI solutions into business workflows, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Platform & Tooling:
• Leverage cloud platforms (preferably GCP) for data engineering and AI workloads.
• Develop dashboards, reports, or visualizations (Qlik experience is a plus).
• Automate data workflows and implement CI/CD for data pipelines and AI services.

Required Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer using proven, industry-leading cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Proficiency coding in Python for data processing, automation, and AI/ML workflows.
• Advanced SQL skills for complex data manipulation, optimization, and analytics.
• Knowledge of orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, Prefect).
• Experience developing sophisticated data pipelines using AWS EMR, Apache Spark, etc.
• Creative-minded individual, enjoys open-ended problems and challenging the status quo
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to conduct independent work and manage projects from beginning to end

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Relevant GCP or AWS certifications
• Experience with social media data and APIs
• Working knowledge of BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc.
• Experience working in a consulting company or agency

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

Washington DC Salary range: $110,000 – $130,000

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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What You Will Be Doing:

We are seeking a Manager, Client Experience who is passionate about healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients living with various diseases and conditions. As a Manager, you will work across several teams, serving as a key client contact and overseeing the success of various client program and day-to-day work.

As a successful Manager, you will be a strong leader with excellent writing and communications skills, an ability to translate client needs into project plans, and the ability to guide the work of junior team members. You will also help develop and implement engagement campaigns for a variety of healthcare clients, including pharmaceutical companies. Ideally, you should have agency/consulting or related experience with a background in healthcare communications, specifically pharmaceutical product communications experience.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage account team implementation of agreed-upon programs, ensuring quality standards are met and desired results are delivered on-budget
• Lead project management, ensuring all activities are moving forward and are within deadlines
• Coordinate among interdisciplinary team of research, creative, digital and media strategists
• Develop a range of external and media materials including press releases, key message documents, pitches, social media content, etc.
• Manage client status reports, including materials trackers, media trackers, and website analytics trackers.
• Manage event and activation logistics in a variety of settings
• Set and meet campaign measurement and evaluation criteria
• Identify training and development needs of junior staff and provide opportunities that enable staff members to reach their full potential
• Assist in financial management for clients, including development of invoices and activity reports

 What We Are Looking For:

• Experience working on multi-disciplinary (holistic) healthcare communication initiatives
• Familiarity with data and regulatory milestone communications needs
• Fluency and/or familiarity with earned, digital and social media
• Strong understanding of the relationship between traditional public relations and the use of current online/digital technology and social media
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills
• Experience with clients and accounts that are measurement and evaluation driven
• Strong presentation skills, poise, and professionalism
• Industry experience in healthcare communications and/or pharmaceuticals

Basic Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience in public relations at an agency or corporate in-house (healthcare experience required)
• The ability to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Be a self-starter who works well within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
• BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, or in a related field

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

Chicago Salary Range: $78,000.00 – $88,000.00

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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Copywriter

Weber Shandwick Boston is looking for a Copywriter to join their growing creative team to work across several high-profile health, wellness, and consumer accounts. They will help to spearhead the creative work on these accounts alongside a team of creative directors, art directors, and designers. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience and be both a conceptual thinker as well as a talented copywriter.

Whether helping to drive a big project like a multi-channel campaign or handling a real-time newsjacking opp, we need a nimble copywriter who consistently delivers exciting, culture-first ideas and writing across just about any platform. If there’s a medium that gets people engaged in our brands’ stories, we play in that space. We look for well-rounded, immersive creators who can tell a great story.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help drive overall creative vision for client projects.
• Craft overall messaging direction while maintaining consistency.
• Ability to flex between short- and long-form copy including concept manifestos, digital/social copy, video script, pitches and a range of campaign support material.
• Mentor junior writers.
• Take direction and work collaboratively with colleagues across teams.
• Help develop long-term creative plans and recommendations that meet 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years of copywriting experience in a related agency or department (advertising, digital, social media, publishing/content or public relations)
• Must have a portfolio.
• This role will be required to work onsite in our Boston office up to two days per week.
• Be curious, self-motivated, hard-working, well-organized, thick skinned and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests, and deliverables
• Knowledge of brand development, marketing/advertising, and the creative process
• 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.

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

Salary range: $59,000 – $75,000 
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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Project Director – Digital (Hybrid, NYC)

Flipside Group, part of Weber Shandwick, is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of complex digital product development projects, spanning websites, mobile apps, XR experiences, and AI-driven platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work in a closely knit, dynamic team supported by a global network, delivering world-class solutions for a genuinely international client list.

You will be responsible for guiding multi-disciplinary teams—including designers, developers, strategists, and client services—through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a senior, client-facing role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery management.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership – Own the delivery of digital build projects from inception through launch, ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Process Management – Define, implement, and adapt Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid workflows to fit the needs of each project; establish and enforce best practices, templates, and documentation standards.
• Client Engagement – Act as the senior day-to-day contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner closely with internal and freelance teams across design, development, strategy, analytics and finance to maintain integration and consistency.
• Resource & Budget Oversight – Lead SOW creation, track deliverables against scope, manage budgets, and handle change management processes.
• Risk & Issue Management – Maintain and review project risk/issue logs; resolve conflicts quickly without compromising quality or morale.
• Technical & Quality Alignment – Ensure deliverables meet technical feasibility and adhere to quality assurance processes; oversee bug tracking and resolution in tools such as Jira.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 5+ years in project management, with substantial experience delivering web, mobile, and digital platform builds.
• Methodologies: Proven ability to manage both Agile and Waterfall projects, blending approaches as needed.
• Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of web and mobile technologies, system architecture considerations, and digital product lifecycle management.
• Budget Management: Expertise in scoping, pricing, and managing large-scale budgets and multi-workstream programs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to engage effectively with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Tools: Proficiency in collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Jira, and other project tracking systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong client-facing presence, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and comfort in fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us?

At Flipside, we combine the creativity and agility of a boutique team with the reach and resources of a global agency. You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-profile, cutting-edge digital products that push boundaries, with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Diversity & Inclusion: Flipside is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Salary range: $110,000 – $135,000

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.

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 

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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We’re looking for a Senior Vice President to join our Corporate Advisory practice—a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of society, business, and culture. In this role, you’ll help shape and protect the reputations of industry-leading clients across a range of sectors.

You’ll lead complex, high-stakes communications programs that span reputation strategy, executive visibility, stakeholder engagement, internal transformation, crisis response, and integrated earned-first campaigns. This is a hands-on role for someone who doesn’t just manage accounts—but elevates them.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead marquee accounts and drive new business tied to reputation, thought leadership, executive visibility and business transformation
• Act as a strategic partner to senior clients, working to guide brand behavior in moments of risk and opportunity
• Architect cross-functional teams across earned media, public affairs, employee comms, digital, creative, and analytics
• Translate cultural context into business relevance—helping clients navigate stakeholder expectations, media pressure, and social momentum
• Advance our firm’s leadership in Corporate Advisory through IP development, thought leadership, and mentorship
• Uphold operational excellence—oversee team performance, resourcing, and financial management for your accounts
• Develop and champion talent—build a strong, resilient team culture that fosters growth, stretch, and trust

Skillset Required

• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, reputation management, or strategic advisory (agency experience preferred)
• Trusted counselor with a track record of guiding executives and senior clients leaders through complex reputational terrain
• Deep understanding of the evolving corporate reputation landscape, including executive visibility, ESG, DEI, and crisis
• Fluent in both traditional and non-traditional media and how stories travel across channels and communities
• Experience driving integrated campaigns that connect strategy, storytelling, and stakeholder value
• Strong operator: comfortable with financials, team planning, and navigating fast-paced environments
• Committed to developing talent, nurturing teams, and building a culture of accountability and trust
• Exceptional writer and presenter with experience leading new business pursuits from pitch to close

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

Salary range: $160,000 – $225,000

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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