PR & Digital Communication Consultant

 

 

Weber Shandwick – Baltimore 

 

VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS MARKETING 

Baltimore, Maryland, United States 

 

Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented Vice President, B2B Digital to join our team!  

In our hybrid model, we’re looking for colleagues energized about new, highly flexible ways of working, with a mix of remote and onsite work. This role will be a key contributor to client partnerships in Baltimore and in offices across our North America network, particularly in Washington, DC. 

We are seeking a leader who is passionate about all things digital and ready to bring that energy to our high-performance, collaborative team. A successful Vice President candidate will have a background in digital strategy, and experience managing integrated projects including websites, social, mobile and/or email campaigns. Above all, you love working with clients and solving their challenges. 

You will work closely with senior and junior staff members across several teams to provide counsel and manage day-to-day work in a client-facing capacity. On any given day, you could be working on marketing automation strategy, content development, mapping user journeys, liaising with the client on a paid campaign, and/or helping to launch a podcast.  

The ideal candidate should have a passion for digital innovation and telling brand stories across digital platforms. To be successful in this role, this individual has a suite of digital solutions or background that includes ideating digital content, analyzing results and developing digital-specific project plans. The candidate will have the ability to successfully collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced environment, with responsibility across all aspects of the work we do – from helping to build digital strategies to constructing efficient nurture journeys and concepting content production. 

If you are accustomed to wearing many hats and are eager to gain more experience working across the digital spectrum, this is a great team to join.    

 

If that is you, let’s talk! 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Development and implement fully integrated strategies for major campaigns, product launches and digital assets for the world’s biggest brands with a mix of paid, owned and earned programs 

• Execute digital engagement campaigns for top-tier clients using marketing automation tools, especially for audiences with long sales cycles 

• Conduct research for various deliverables, such as: market landscape, persona, competitor, content, and target audiences 

• Serve as a lead digital strategist for multiple clients and internal functions 

• Brainstorm and pitch compelling ideas for performance marketing campaigns and projects  

• Inform the development of creative and editorial assets to resonate with priority audiences and ensure channels are being used in high-value ways 

• Manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously, while managing account budgets and staffing  

• Oversee and work with internal teams on editorial planning, content development, paid media, monitoring/analytics, and ongoing social strategy 

• Support new business development efforts 

  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 10 – 12 years’ experience 

• Previous experience with a digital marketing or digital agency strongly preferred 

• Experience within energy, technology, manufacturing, healthcare/pharma, or similar verticals 

• Proven expertise in B2B and/or integrated digital campaigns 

• Experience with B2B automation platforms and MarTech tools (eg- Salesforce, Marketo, Pardot, etc.) 

• Experience working with creative and/or technical teams 

• Success in participating in the new business process 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

• Familiarity and comfort working with senior-level clients as well as integrated agency teams 

• Experience in managing/providing oversight for junior or mid-level team members 

 

  

What we’re looking for: 

• Experience in integrated digital marketing strategy and execution 

• Ability to build fully integrated marketing strategies for major campaigns, product launches and digital assets for the world’s biggest brands 

• Experience in conducting research of various types such as; market landscape, persona, competitor and content research 

• A solutions-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative contributor to the success of both their clients, team, and agency 

• Experience in development of project plans, calendars, and workflow processes  

• Strong client management and counsel skills 

• Ability to brainstorm and pitch compelling ideas for performance campaigns and projects 

• Deep experience within cross-channel digital marketing strategies, working closely with different teams including creative, media, planning and PR 

• Strong understanding of digital analytics, measurement and performance-driven insights 

• Experience within B2B marketing (specifically in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, finance or higher education, etc.) or relevant growth/performance marketing experience 

• Background in demand gen, lead gen, sales enablement, ABM and email marketing 

• Keen interest in staying current with industry trends and updates that directly and indirectly affect our clients and our digital practice 

 

The Essentials: 

• Thinking: Seeing the forest through the trees for our clients and not getting caught in the minutia. Intellectual curiosity and creativity is a must. 

• Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly. 

• Storytelling: Understand the elements that make a story exciting, what brands are doing in the press and on social platforms, and what they should do next. 

• Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast and work well. 

• Interpersonal: Collaborate well and play nice, whether it’s in a team, with other teams or independently. 

• Passion: Determined to deliver high-quality work, to build close client relationships, to execute effectively, and to be motivated by the work.   

• Technical: Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Analytics tools (Google Analytics, OpenGraph and Insights), research & execution tools (Hootsuite, Brandwatch). Experience with MarTech platforms such as Email Service Providers (ESP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Content Management System (CMS) platforms. Media databases and social tracking tools are a bonus. 

• Detail-Oriented: Whether it’s a strategy presentation or monthly reporting insights, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is essential. 

• Spark: Understand what sets you apart. 

• Growth: Recognizing where you can grow and be open to learning opportunities. 

  

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Be the lead strategist for digital clients 

• Be a demonstrated self-starter and work well within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to deliver client success 

• Provide client counsel while serving as a strategic driver for client meetings and presentations 

• Expand the digital deliverables and offerings for our team 

• Assist in the development and implementation of paid, owned and earned programs 

• Efficiently manage client and team resources and deliverables around major campaigns and projects 

• Write content briefs and develop project timelines 

• Manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously, while managing budgets and staffing around programs and campaigns 

• Have excellent organization and time management skills 

• Have very strong written and verbal communications skills 

• Be able and eager to quickly learn new systems, tools, approaches and platforms 

• Effectively manage client and team expectations around timelines, work, and deliverables 

  

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: $113,000 – $150,000

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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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 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 works, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel and tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment and lifestyle and energy. We are known for:  

• Developing data driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact  

• Creating impact 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 

A snapshot of the role:  

Based in London and working as part of our in-house, integrated design team, you are a PowerPoint expert and passionate about presentation design, who prides themselves on creating visually stunning and engaging decks. You are a team player who works collaboratively to help bring creative ideas and documents to life in a visually compelling way. 

 
What will you be doing?   
 

• Design and produce highly creative and impactful PowerPoint presentations for our existing clients and New Business opportunities. 

• Ability to demonstrate the technical know-how to maximise PowerPoint’s functionality and tools to deliver highly creative, visually engaging, and on-brand presentations. 

• Work closely with our Creative, Consumer, and New Business teams to craft and communicate complex ideas and proposals visually and effectively. 

• Responsible for maintaining the very highest creative standards for all our presentations and playing a key role in the production process. 

• Keeping up to date with design trends and adopting techniques to produce high-quality presentations. 

• Conceptually minded to help convey and deliver ideas effectively to our internal stakeholders. 

• A strong eye for detail, with an all-round passion for presentation design, layouts, and general art direction. 

Who are you? 

• Professional in conduct with internal team members 

• Display a can do, will do attitude with teams and the wider agency 

• A proactive and collaborative team player 

• A passion for design and the craft of presentation design 
• Invested in developing your skills and elevating work through constructive and fair critique 

Ideal Experience Required: 

• Pervious experience working in a creative environment 

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint essential as well as a working knowledge of Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite 

• A portfolio that demonstrates a range of visually engaging presentation documents and an appreciation of art direction 

• Strong communication skills, showcasing the ability to collaborate with colleagues across various parts of the business 

• Ability to clearly understand and process internal feedback in a collaborative and pragmatic fashion 

• Ability to work under pressure and proactively manage time, meeting deadlines and plan and prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are completed in line with agreed deadlines 

• Impeccable attention to detail and an eye for the latest trend in presentation design 

Who are we:   

Weber Shandwick are 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 firm has earned more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also honored as PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.  

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 wider Interpublic Group. Check out more about team, the work, and what it’s like to work at Weber Shandwick here  

At Weber Shandwick 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 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 

1. INCLUSION: We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias  

1. COURAGE: We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made   

1. IMPACT: We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, our clients, and the world   

 

What’s in it for you:  

• JUICE – Our flexible working model  

25 days annual leave + Birthday and festive period off 

• Personal pension plan 
• Cycle-to-work scheme  
• Private dental insurance
• Gym discounts
• Heath cash plan   
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Flexible life insurance  
• Critical illness insurance  
• Buy and Sell Holiday  
• Travel Insurance  
• Private medical

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, down 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.

Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

 

 

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 energize 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 recognized 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.

More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we’re always ready for more problems to solve.

 

Our Values

CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by 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, or clients and the world.

Designation: Associate Project Manager

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: Senior Manager

What will you do?

• Provide operational support on client projects, as directed.
• Accurately maintain executional tools, trackers and reporting.
• Share results of the work in a structure.

 

You will be a good fit if you:

• Possess up to 4 years’ work experience in a PR agency.
• Possess strong written/verbal communication, are collaborative and pay attention to detail.
• Possess knowledge of digital platforms, tools and solutions.
• A flair for writing would be a plus.

 

Note from the team At IPG:

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.

Personal data held by IPG relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

 

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Role: Associate

Designation: Associate – Client Experience

Location: Bengaluru

Category: Consumer

 

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 energize 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 recognized 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.
More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we’re always ready for more problems to solve.

 

Our Values:

CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by 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, or clients and the world

 

About the opportunity:

What will you do?

• Contribute to client tactical plans and cross-community implementation activities
• Successfully manage client expectations by ensuring adherence to timelines, budget and quality standards
• Develop initial client communications, key messaging and related materials
• Build client relationships, confidence and trust (at executional level)

You will be a good fit if you…

• Possess 1 year’s work experience in a PR agency, preferably worked on Consumer or Corporate brands
• Possess project management capability and business acumen
• Are good at networking, negotiation, coordination and possess organization abilities
• Are an analytical thinker and have the ability to formulate insights

 

 

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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 energize 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 recognized 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.

More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we’re always ready for more problems to solve.

 

Our Values

CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by 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, or clients and the world.

Designation: Associate Project Manager

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: Senior Manager

What will you do?

• Provide operational support on client projects, as directed.
• Accurately maintain executional tools, trackers and reporting.
• Share results of the work in a structure.

 

You will be a good fit if you:

• Possess up to 4 years’ work experience in a PR agency.
• Possess strong written/verbal communication, are collaborative and pay attention to detail.
• Possess knowledge of digital platforms, tools and solutions.
• A flair for writing would be a plus.

Note from the team At IPG:

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.

Personal data held by IPG relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

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Role: Associate
Designation: Associate – Client Experience
Location: Gurugram
Category: Corporate
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 energize 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 recognized 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.
More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we’re always ready for more problems to solve.
Our Values:
CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by 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, or clients and the world
About the opportunity:
What will you do?
• Contribute to client tactical plans and cross-community implementation activities • Successfully manage client expectations by ensuring adherence to timelines, budget and quality standards • Develop initial client communications, key messaging and related materials • Build client relationships, confidence and trust (at executional level)

You will be a good fit if you…
• Possess 1year work experience in a PR agency, preferably worked on Consumer or Corporate brands • Possess project management capability and business acumen • Are good at networking, negotiation, coordination and possess organization abilities • Are an analytical thinker and have the ability to formulate insights.

 

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Senior Vice President, Integrated Media Strategy  

POSITION PROFILE.

We are looking for an English/Spanish-bilingual SVP, Integrated Media Strategy with a diverse background of client and category experience and a history of designing and implementing integrated communications programs that earn attention and connection with the Hispanic market. A critical role on the agency’s leadership team, this position requires a highly analytical and strategic thinker able to transform stories into trending topics. Working with account, strategy, and creative teams, they will oversee a growing group of specialists spanning earned media relations, influencer marketing, digital and social content, community management, and paid media.

The right leader will understand how media is evolving and be at the forefront of strategically and creatively socializing stories across all the formats and platforms people use to find news and information. Our ideal candidate is a media junkie with relentless curiosity about the people, platforms, and processes that make stories travel in a connected media world. This person also has a deep understanding of the Hispanic consumer market and ability to build a multicultural media strategy, particularly focused on the Hispanic market. They will steer our point of view and work, counsel clients, participate in new business, mentor talent, and provide thought leadership.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Provide Integrated Media strategy for multicultural audiences, with a focus on Hispanic market.
• Develop innovative, fully integrated media strategies that blend earned, influencer, owned, and paid platforms and tactics to accelerate ideas across our connected media world with predictable results.
• Oversee work from planning to activation to ensure optimization and flexibility to deliver client value.
• Play a critical role on key accounts, collaborating closely with Client Experience, Insights, and Creative teams to ensure ideas are break-through, culturally relevant, and earned at the core to drive coverage, conversation, and connection.
• Serve as a trusted counselor and thought leader for clients, demonstrating the value and impact of integrated media relations.
• Actively participate in agency new business development.
• Lead and mentor a team of Integrated Media specialists in North America, managing ongoing resourcing, staffing, and training to ensure successful delivery of work product.
• Be an early adopter of new media trends, platforms, and practices, democratizing learnings and helping to raise the Integrated Media acumen of our organization and clients.
• Demonstrate financial acumen in the areas of budgeting, billing, and staffing.

QUALIFICATIONS.

• 15+ years of experience, preferably within a public relations agency or related industry.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional ability to translate ideas into actionable, integrated strategies designed to earn attention and connection with target audiences.
• Persuasive presenter and speaker, able to tell a story through the lens of media impact.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills; experience building, managing, and mentoring a team.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter passionate about selling work and winning new business.
• Collaborative work style while juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to improving processes and outcomes.
• Existing network and relationships in the marketing and public relations industry is highly desirable.

Illinois Salary range: $185.00 – $185.00

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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Senior Manager, Integrated Media (MEDIA & INFLUENCER RELATIONS, TECHNOLOGY)

 

If you’ve got a passion for PR, a pulse on Canada’s evolving technology landscape, and in-depth experience with enterprise tech and/or telecom brands – here’s an opportunity to grow your career at a forward-thinking, award-winning integrated communications agency.

 

Weber Shandwick Canada is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our Integrated Media team in Toronto. You’ll work with some of the most innovative companies shaping Canada’s digital future, developing and executing integrated earned, owned and paid campaigns that position them at the center of business, innovation, and policy conversations. You love the thrill of the pitch, building strong media and influencer relationships, and translating complex topics like AI, cybersecurity, cloud and 5G into compelling, accessible stories. You’re equally comfortable navigating the business press, national newsrooms, and tech trade media.

 

With 4-6 years of experience across the traditional media, influencer and digital/social landscapes, you’ll work within integrated account teams to create powerful campaigns that drive meaningful and measurable results.

 

Responsibilities:

• Help develop and execute innovative and award-winning integrated PR campaigns for major brands
• Develop strategic media relations plans, including goals and objectives, media targets, story angles and outreach approaches, in collaboration with and support from senior media relations experts
• Identify and build relationships with influencers and content creators to bring our clients’ stories to life through trusted and relatable voices
• Identify new outlets and platforms, and creative ways to propel earned-first storytelling for our clients
• Monitor media outlets, understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect our clients, and analyze and distill meaningful insights from media coverage
• Develop strategic messaging and provide counsel for clients’ issues and reputational risks
• Proactively monitor social media and influencer space for brand-building opportunities while also developing a sense of competitor programs and relevant cultural conversations
• Develop and track meaningful KPIs to measure the success of campaigns and return on investment for our clients
• Participation in office-wide initiatives, seminars and meetings to further professional learning and development
• Assist in the development and coaching of junior team members
• Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Approximately 4-6 years of experience, ideally in an agency, communications or journalism environment
• Strong understanding of the overall media and social media landscapes
• Experience working with technology and/or telecom clients 
• Established media relationships and examples of past success
• Proven ability to garner earned-first coverage and conversation on behalf of brands, organizations, companies or other institutions
• Familiarity with media and/or influencer databases, journalist-led tools and resources
• Ability to work effectively with integrated agency teams
• A working style that is self-motivated, well-organized and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests and deliverables
• Strong written, verbal communication, presentation, collaboration and problem-solving skills

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
• RRSP (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• MyDays – Flexible time off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave Policy

Salary range: $79,000 – $95,000 
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, colour, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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Job Summary

KRC Research is seeking a Vice President (VP) to join our Washington, DC team. VPs are senior leaders at KRC, responsible for driving business growth, leading large and complex research engagements, and managing high-performing teams. This role combines strategic client leadership with a strong focus on business development, ensuring KRC continues to expand its impact and reputation across the sectors in which we work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, market research, social science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 12+ years of market research experience, ideally in an agency setting
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including data analytics
• Demonstrated success in new business development, including securing substantial revenue through proposals and pitches
• Strong comprehension of healthcare, financial, agriculture, tech, CPG & consumer sectors. Healthcare expertise a plus
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop talent at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with research and analytics software preferred
• Willingness to travel for business
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Lead efforts to secure substantial new business revenue through self-generated leads, writing large proposals, and leading in-person pitches
• Cultivate new revenue streams by identifying opportunities for growth within existing accounts and expanding into new industries or services
• Coach team members to become independent revenue generators

Client Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, providing strategic counsel that extends beyond research to broader business challenges
• Build deep client relationships across the IPG network, proactively identifying opportunities to expand partnerships

Research Leadership

• Oversee large-scale and high-profile research projects from conception through final presentation, ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives
• Guide teams in developing research designs, survey questionnaires, analysis plans, and reporting strategies for complex projects
• Deliver actionable insights through visually compelling reports and presentations

Team Management

• Manage and mentor Directors and other senior staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring high levels of engagement and performance
• Ensure project teams are productive, engaged, and delivering work on time and within budget

Firm Building

• Play a leadership role in firm-building initiatives such as thought leadership, marketing efforts, or new product development
• Uphold KRC’s values by cultivating a positive workplace culture that inspires collaboration and innovation

Desired Attributes:

• Inspirational leader who motivates teams to achieve excellence while fostering a collaborative environment
• Strategic thinker who identifies root causes of challenges and provides innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Entrepreneurial, creative, and action-oriented, with a strong bias toward problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Exceptional communicator who is concise, articulate, clear, and persuasive in both speech and writing
• Known for reliability, respectfulness, and congeniality by both clients and colleagues
• Demonstrates executive presence, integrity, and a commitment to KRC’s overall success
• Builds trust and rapport across teams, levels, and agencies; has a reputation that attracts clients and talent

About Us

KRC Research is an insights-driven market research firm based in Washington, D.C. We turn data into intelligence to help our clients solve business challenges. KRC Research is a unit of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).

KRC Research is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit 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.

More information about KRC Research can be found at www.krcresearch.com

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: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00

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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Executive Assistant 

About United Minds

United Minds, part of the Weber Shandwick Collective, is Weber Shandwick’s in-house management consultancy that helps clients transform their organizations, with a particular focus on the people’s side of change. We are dedicated to making business more human through organizational transformation.

It is through this enduring purpose that we are able to work each day alongside a global team of warm, intelligent business strategists, writers, organizational psychologists, photographers, actors and teachers.

Together, we support change management, leadership impact, DE&I, employee experience and culture initiatives for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

The Opportunity

United Minds is looking for a seasoned Executive Assistant to support the team with day to day administrative and operational duties. The ideal candidate will be someone who is proactive, resourceful, highly organized, diligent, detail-oriented, efficient, and takes initiative. This EA would be unflappable and thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment. Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must have meticulous attention to detail and able and eager to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide EA support for United Minds’ CEO including:
  • Calendar and appointment management (navigating both internal teams as well as interfacing with clients and prospects)
  • Time and expense submissions
  • Domestic and international travel arrangements, including preparation of detailed travel itineraries
  • Oversee logistics and provide both on-site and virtual support for internal and external meetings (scheduling, room booking, catering, material prep, key stakeholder coordination, etc.)
  • Office expenses, including supplies, subscriptions, and gifts
• Provide light administrative support to:
  • 5 members of UM’s senior leadership team (travel, expenses, basic meeting support)
  • VP, Operations (logistics for internal team meetings, and coordination of operational processes such as onboarding, resourcing and L&D trainings, etc.)
• Support senior team in keeping appropriate agency systems updated (e.g. client and team listservs, etc.)
• Work with team members to create vendor reports and purchase orders
• Galvanize and reinforce company culture through the management of recognition and celebratory events (birthdays, anniversaries, office summer/holiday parties, happy hours, etc.)
• Update, modernize and oversee management of essential team documents and resources
• Other special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a fast paced, professional environment
• Previous assistant experience in a professional services organization or agency environment
• Proficient in MS Office, Word and Excel with strong PowerPoint skills and experience editing presentations
• Smart, self-starter, resourceful, service-oriented partner and ready to jump in
• Ability to have discretion with confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail and flawless execution
• Thrive in a fast paced environment and be solution-oriented
• Client service experience a plus
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NYC Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000

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

United Minds is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. United Minds 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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