Health Portfolio Lead (SVP/EVP), Corporate Healthcare, Health Policy & Public Affairs

We Are Seeking:

We’re looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Senior Vice President to join our Consumer Practice, working across consumer health and CPG brands. You will spearhead high profile, award-worthy, social and influencer-driven integrated activations and productions for one of our top consumer health clients.

Working in a dynamic agency-client model, you will work with high profile talent, influencers and oversee global experiences for brands. You will be responsible for managing client and inter-agency relationships, playing a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of not only this business, but also our Consumer Practice. You will be responsible for all aspects of a client relationship and account team and will supervise big pieces of business with multiple work streams and team members.

Other responsibilities include recommending programs and activities coordinating with client’s goals, effectively delegating projects, offering counsel to team members and allocating agency resources to match client budgets. You will also be engaged with business development, strategic program planning, analytics, media relations and the development and execution of creative concepts. Ideally, you will have global agency experience, and have executed multiple global campaigns in scale.

What We Are Looking For:

•         Flawless ability to oversee many moving pieces with minimal oversight while managing junior team and clients       
•         Love for all-things related to sports, lifestyle, entertainment and culture
•         Can turn ideas into workable plans and presentations via decks
•         Strong ability to counsel clients and deliver industry-leading expertise to both internal and external partners
•         Proven experience building programs and ability to shape brand stories that drive social and influencer programs
•         Capacity to convey ownership of assigned projects to junior team members
•         Strong ability to remain nimble and counsel clients through conflict
•         Can mobilize and motivate integrated teams while working independently and as part of a team
•         Excellent oral and written business communication skills
•         Aptitude for financial analysis
•         Can complete challenging projects within set parameters
•         Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
•         Commitment and dedication to the agency’s success as well as individual career
•         Can anticipate client and team needs
•         Attention to detail and quality
•         Instills confidence with clients and colleagues

 The right person for this role has:

• 12+ years of experience in PR inclusive of agency experience working on integrated communications campaigns, specifically social and influencer-led assignments
• Deep knowledge of the consumer products space, with experience in – and passion for – consumer health, beauty, personal care and lifestyle brands
• Proven track record of proactively identifying and delivering strategic opportunities that unlock account growth beyond the current or ‘expected’ remit
• Strong familiarity and expertise related to social, digital and influencer channels that can further fuel earned-driven communications
• Exceptional client service track record with ability to counsel and interact effectively with senior management at client organizations
• Experience managing a large CPG account (over $1 million in billings) and the keen organizational skills needed to juggle multiple client needs at once
• Ability to efficiently manage cross-office teams that span multiple cities and countries with integrated account teams preferred
• Ability to be both strategic and hands-on, to flex with clients’ needs
• Success leading teams and developing talent
• An entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership qualities, and a collaborative attitude
• A willingness to challenge how things have always been done, in a desire to continuously improve
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient skills in MSOffice (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• BA or BS in Communications or related degree

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: $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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Senior Associate, Client Experience

Weber Shandwick is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Senior Associate for its New York office. This position will offer exposure to multiple areas of client experience, including social media, earned media and digital — offering an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic and engaged team dedicated to delivering innovative marketing and communications solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in PR/journalism and social media, an interest in the consumer healthcare sector (though experience in health is not required), and a passion for pop culture.

The Essentials:

• Collaborate with teammates–often across multiple offices and departments–on a variety of projects
• Able to work in a dynamic team setting, but also can work independently

• Monitor brand social media channels following community management engagement protocol daily
• Keep a pulse on industry news, opportunistic trends, and social platform best practices
• Participate in category/competitive audits and recap findings
• Have strong research skills, from both a media targeting standpoint but also consumer trends and news
• Effectively execute timely media monitoring and reporting daily
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work, whether you’re building a media list, crafting social replies, or drafting a recap report
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize across multiple projects

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Provide operational support on client projects, as directed
• Accurately maintain executional tools, trackers and reporting
• Lead creative trafficking to paid media agency
• Support website projects, including legal submissions
• Share results of the work in a structured way
• Proactively offer solutions for executional issues specific to assigned programs
• Engage, as appropriate, with client contacts
• Support, as appropriate, relative vendor management
• Compiling research, coverage and insight reports for the team and clients
• Social Media/Community Management support – inclusive of social listening, channel management, content calendar management, content posting, response matrix development, in-culture engagements
• Earned media support – researching reporters, building media lists, drafting media materials and pitches, pitching reporters and managing reporter relationships and media opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive approach to addressing issues and engaging with teams
• Confident presenter and persuasive speaker
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and endlessly curious
• PR agency/journalism/social media internship experience
• Professional demeanor
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Resourceful and effective problem solver
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workloads
• Independent, motivated and driven to meet key deadlines

Weber Shandwick is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and supportive work environment. We are looking for individuals who are excited to contribute their skills, ideas, and enthusiasm to an award-winning 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

NYC Salary range: $62,400.00 – $70,000.00

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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Account Director Public Affairs, Technology team

What’s Happening?

Weber Shandwick Brussels creates world-class work and word’s got out…Our reputation for delivering engaging campaigns that strike up conversations between policy makers and companies means we’re working with an enviable client list across a diverse range of sectors including; technology, healthcare, energy, sustainability, financial services and food and agriculture.

Our Technology team is looking for an Account Director, Public Affairs to join us in our Brussels office. This is a great opportunity to have an impact on high-profile clients and to grow in a global, award-winning agency.

What you’ll be doing

• Focusing predominantly on Technology policies, with occasional support required in other fields such as Sustainability;
• Managing a client portfolio, being the client’s primary contact and ensuring quality and timeliness in the delivery of Public Affairs strategies and services against budget
• Working alongside the team lead to grow the existing client portfolio, including identifying potential new clients and leading in the development of new business proposals
• Managing accounts, leading on day-to-day client work, translating client needs into project plans, advising and supporting clients, ensuring that results are achieved and client’s overall objectives are met;
• Under the leadership of senior staff, planning and implementing thought leadership campaigns, outreach programmes and organisation of events;
• Contributing to marketing and business development efforts;
• Supporting in attracting and developing junior staff, including line management responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-7 years of relevant working experience. Previous experience in other EU Public Affairs agencies or in EU institutions is a bonus.
• An excellent understanding of the EU institutions and political dynamics surrounding digital policy
• Strong business acumen and appreciation of the commercial impact of policy decisions
• An entrepreneurial approach to client servicing and business development – with proven track record of business growth
• A good network in Brussels within Technology policy
• Capability as an advisor, including first class communication and writing skills
• Ability to solve problems and exercise excellent judgment with the ability to think ‘outside of the box’
• Understanding of agency financials and experience budgeting projects.
• Dynamic team player and able to work in a high-performance environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to offer high-level advice on the spot

What do we offer?

Weber Shandwick Brussels offers invaluable opportunities for enthusiastic and driven individuals to grow as Public Affairs professionals. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits (mobile phone, group insurance, hospitalization & extra medical costs insurance, a representation allowance, lunch vouchers), 20 days annual leave + 10 days extra legal holidays, and flexible working (including up to 6 weeks working from abroad).

We are a global company so we offer the advantages of a big firm, including leading-edge AI and analytics tools and the resources to invest in your personal and professional growth. But, at our heart, we still have the spirit of the small company we used to be: entrepreneurial, ambitious, fun. We are known for our imaginative and powerful campaigns that drive policy change, great client relations, collaboration, and teamwork – and our success is down to our amazing people. We look for original thinkers, who are passionate about policy and politics, and have a point of view, those who are constantly curious, commercially-driven, deliver to a high standard, and are keen to contribute to our success. 

About us

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses, and organizations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. The Weber Shandwick Collective is part of the wider Interpublic Group.

With over 15 different nationalities in the office, Weber Shandwick Brussels truly represents the heart of Europe. We’re lucky to attract some of the best minds in PA, PR & Comms. At Weber Shandwick, you can be yourself and own your impact. We encourage an inclusive work environment where being authentic, caring for each other, and being entrepreneurial is part of our core values. We foster a culture of growth and collaboration, we celebrate the hard work we do, and we care for each other’s wellbeing while doing it. Come work with us and be a part of shaping culture.

Note from the Talent Acquisition Team

Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status. We make our careers website accessible to all users, if you need accommodation to participate in the application process, please let your Recruiter know. We got you!