Account Manager, Healthcare PR/Communications

Who is Weber Shandwick?

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications agency. We work with some of the most exciting brands and organisations in the world, helping them tell their stories and engage the people that matter most. Whether it’s launching a new product, navigating a complex issue, or creating a powerful social campaign, our teams use insight, creativity and collaboration to make it happen.

We’re passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and inspired to do their best work.

What’s happening?

Weber Shandwick is on the hunt for a curious and hard-working Junior Associate to join our Glasgow team to kickstart a career in PR from September 2025!

This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a fast-paced agency, work with colleagues and clients around the world and be part of a high-performing, close-knit community.

The role is a superb opportunity to start a career in communications, offering a portfolio of well-known global brands, as well as work on integrated campaigns involving earned media, strategy, creative, analytics and digital specialists. You’ll be instrumental in supporting account teams managing the day-to-day running of accounts, pitching to the media and securing coverage, research, and reporting on campaigns. 

We believe that the more open, varied, and diverse we are as an industry the better the work we can do – so, whether you’re a school, college or university leaver, or interested in a new career – we are looking for smart people from all backgrounds who are restless and want to do impactful work.

What will you be doing?

• Help teams to develop media materials (press releases, pitch emails, reporter backgrounders, social media posts)
• Stay on top of industry news, trends, and influencers in specific industries
• Media research, developing targeted media lists (top-tier, trade, specialist areas), and pitching contacts
• Conduct research and develop media audits
• Deliver accurate and timely media monitoring and campaign results reports
• Maintain and update status reports, including materials trackers, media trackers, conference/event trackers
• Attend and participate in client meetings and/or teleconferences, accurately capture meeting notes/actions
• Event research and preparation
• Supplier liaison (e.g. production companies)

Who are you?

Ideally you will be:

• Keen to learn about agency life and the full flow of work we do
• A strong communicator with a keen interest in public relations and communications
• Confident taking a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for the client, practice and team
• Be an excellent communicator and possess exceptional writing skills – particularly the ability to digest complex information and turn it into compelling, understandable written copy
• Able to manage your time and consistently meet deadlines
• Attentive to detail and quality
• Fluent in Microsoft programs and digital/social media platforms, tools, and solutions

Our Values and Behaviors:

Curiosity, inclusion, courage, impact. Our work and our culture are shaped by our values: 

1. CURIOSITY: We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins with asking the right questions
2. INCLUSION: We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias
3. COURAGE: We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made
4. IMPACT: We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, our clients and the world

Perks and Benefits:

Core Benefits:

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

Flexible Benefits:

• 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
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6-month+ contracts to support home working setup
• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off and discretionary festive closure
• 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

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 build brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreography stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses e.g. Novartis, Pfizer, HSBC, Unilever, Ebay and IBM 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, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle. We are known for: 

• Developing data driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact
• Creating impactful creative that taps into culture
• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically
• Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned channels 

A little bit about us in Health: 

It’s never been a more challenging and exciting time to work in health communications. Artificial intelligence, data-driven insights and tangible tech solutions are all being used to communicate with a public – including patients, healthcare professionals and media – who are more engaged than ever before. At Weber Shandwick, we’ve always been on the front foot when it comes to innovation within the industry. 

What is the role? 

We are looking for an Account Director, Integrated Media to join one of the most exciting healthcare teams in the business, with a track record of securing prominent placements for scientific breakthroughs and unsung health injustices. You will be the go-to point of contact for media counsel across a range of growing accounts, working closely with the Vice President (VP)/Head of Media for Health. No day will look the same: you might be called on to devise a handling plan to increase awareness of a forgotten disease, take to the phones to pitch in a story about cutting-edge scientific research, or dive into a new client proposal. 

The Account Director (AD) will be proficient at leading day-to-day account work and able to demonstrate agile strategic thinking based on their own judgement and knowledge. They will be responsible for managing account team members, and will play a driving role counselling clients and building the business base. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Develop integrated earned and paid media strategies for current and new clients
• Oversee and implement media campaigns to achieve high-quality coverage and minimise issues around client activities
• Advise and work within matrix teams including client experience, digital, creative and strategy, to integrate media into client programmes
• Prepare media and briefing materials for a range of platforms and to help clients communicate effectively
• Establish strong relationships with key local and international health media across print, broadcast and online
• Act as the primary point of client contact, leading calls/meetings and providing advice on media handling leveraging industry knowledge/experience
• Participates in growth and business development with new/existing clients across the network
• Project management including budget oversight, internal resourcing and supplier contracting
• Coach and develop direct reports/junior staff 

Who are you? 

• Passionate about media relations and health communications
• Experience in a media/PR agency and/or press office within healthcare
• A trusted source on health media trends and healthcare news developments  
• Knowledge of press writing principles and multimedia content development  
• Adept at developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Understand the major national health systems, relevant global agencies and healthcare ethics/compliance frameworks (e.g. MHRA, ABPI) 

Who are we? 

Weber Shandwick was the most awarded PR agency 2023 at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2024. Weber Shandwick was also honoured as PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Year in 2023 and PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2024. 

Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications. 

Weber Shandwick is part of the IPG DXTRA family and wider Interpublic Group. Check out more about team, the work, and what it’s like to work at Weber Shandwick here  

At IPG DXTRA 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. 

Our Values and Behaviours:  

Curiosity, inclusion, courage, impact. Our work and our culture are shaped by our values:  

• CURIOSITY: We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins with asking the right questions
• INCLUSION: We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias  
• COURAGE: We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made  
• IMPACT: We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, our clients and the world   

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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 build brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreography stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses eg HSBC, Unilever and Greggs 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, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle.

We are known for:

• Developing data driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact
• Creating impactful creative that taps into culture
• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically

Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned channels

What’s happening? 

Weber Shandwick is looking for an Internal Communications Manager to work with our UK and EMEA management teams to lead our organisational messaging strategy. You’ll be the first point of contact for all Weber Shandwick news and employee engagement, using the right combination of touchpoints, in the most engaging way.

What will you be doing?

• Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with senior leadership teams in UK & EMEA, including EMEA CEO, UK CEO, Senior Talent Leaders, EMEA Market Leaders, Marketing & Communications and People Teams, which ladders up to the UK/ EMEA business & communications plans and priorities.
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums and engaging internal events
• In line with company vision and mission, devise internal initiatives in order to fully engage employees. Ensure internal initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders
• Draft messages/ scripts from senior executives for presentation to employees in written or spoken form
• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organisation
• Work with EVP, Marketing & Comms and External Comms Manager to ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages
• Respond to feedback from employee focus groups / employee surveys and build on strategy and communications content accordingly
• Handle the internal communication response to crisis situations which affect employees, in collaboration with senior management and external comms lead
• Advise senior executives of developments throughout the organisation, be the eyes and ears and take the temperature regularly
• Work with global comms/ internal comms teams and IPG to ensure connected thinking where relevant
• Review tools, systems & processes in order to implement the best, most effective internal communications ‘machine’, including the EMEA intranet
• Manage internal meetings/ webcasts/ events
• Develop engaging visual content for internal channels and external channels, including social media assets, aligned with the brand and external comms strategy
• Working closely with the People Team, develop innovative, forward thinking ideas to socialise and embed the new global Employee Value Proposition (‘Opportunity grows within a collective)

Work closely with and report to the WS Global Communications/Talent team to ensure cohesive internal communications

Who are you?

• You’ll have experience in a communications team, ideally internal communications, for a large or complex organisation
• Experience of writing for a variety of different audiences across a variety of platforms
• Prior management of complex projects and confidence advising senior managers
• Experience in design, particularly in creating visual content for platforms like intranets, newsletters, social media assets and presentations

Key skills required:

• Writing skills: Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees
• Communication skills: Strong verbal communication skills that give the internal teams confidence in you and the organisation
• Interpersonal skills: Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills in order to work with Communications and People Teams. Confidence to deal with senior executives and to guide them on best practice for internal comms
• Creative skills: Creative ability to devise communication strategies and execute in the most engaging way
• Technical skills: Use of Adobe suite to create still and moving content (preferred). Knowledge & experience of Microsoft 365 to manage the WS intranet, which uses Microsoft SharePoint. Generally, technically savvy to switch between new and emerging platforms to deliver the best content for our people.

Core Benefits:

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

Flexible Benefits:

• 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

Soft Benefits:

• Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model
• 4pm Friday finish
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month + contract to support home working setup
• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and festive period off
• Flexible public holidays 
• Sweets and snacks in the office
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
• Headspace membership
• Annual eyecare voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Referral bonus scheme
• Long service bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Inclusive and invisible health policies

We appreciate the time take 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 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.