Senior Art Director

Executive Vice President, Crisis Issues Practice Lead – Central Region

 

We Are Seeking:

We are looking for a change agent Executive Vice President to help us grow and lead our Crisis and Issues Practice in our Central Region (Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis & St. Louis) and support a wide array of high-profile clients with crisis preparedness and live crisis and issues counsel and support.

You will play an important role on our team, leading a broad range of projects and developing new business opportunities. You will be an emerging leader on the team and help mentor and grow the skill sets of emerging talent in our practice. You should be sharp strategist, have strong writing skills, be social and digital analytics savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. You can marshal teams and resources effectively and quickly and are entrepreneurial.

 

We are looking for someone who can:

• Drive growth across the Central region office, from proactive prospecting to pitch leadership – across both organic and net new opportunities

• Build and nurture client relationships by providing leadership, direction and strategic guidance to colleagues, team leads, C-suite and senior level clients

• Hit the ground running playing a leading role in counseling clients • Solve problems, handle crises, and make quick decisions with incomplete information • Architect diverse teams and coach/sponsor them to success

• Draw on our total Agency resources (locally, regionally, globally) and bring our clients the best of our network for every project

• Model effective collaboration with Agency resources such as Creative, Strategy, Analytics and Integrated Media, as well as other practices

• Establish a high standard for quality and deliver above expectations, continuing to build and fulfill trusted partner role with clients and colleagues • Effectively manage through both authority and influence

• Actively engage in the culture of the Agency to lead by example

• Work with peers to further the mission, goals and culture of the Agency

• Be a change agent and agitator for what’s new and next  

 

The right person for this role has:

• 18+ years of experience in PR, inclusive of Agency experience leading, driving and executing Crisis and Issues

• Deep knowledge and experience in cyber security, public affairs, litigation support, regulatory, labor and brand safety, corporate affairs, corporate reputation, executive visibility, social impact as well as crisis communication

• Exposure to leading edge technology, analytics and data that improves the ability to deliver impactful communications and insights to C-level clients.

• Proven track record of proactively identifying and delivering strategic opportunities that unlock account growth beyond the current or ‘expected’ remit

• Exceptional client service track record with ability to counsel and interact effectively with C-suite and senior management at client organizations • Ability to efficiently manage cross-office teams

• 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 degre

 

Weber Shandwick is proud to 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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The Global Corporate Crisis and Issues Practice is seeking a Director in our New York office.  

 What we are seeking: 

 We are looking for a Director level practitioner to help us grow our Global Crisis and Issues Practice and support a wide array of high-profile clients with crisis preparedness and planning activities, crisis simulations and live crisis response. You have extensive crisis communications and issues management experience, preferably across multiple industries. Experience helping clients navigate cyberattack communications is a plus.  

You will play an important role on our team, helping lead a broad range of projects, develop new business opportunities, and mentor and grow the skill sets of emerging talent in our practice. The nature of the work also requires an ability and eagerness to juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment, both inside and outside traditional work hours. Candidates should have agency background, expertise in digital/social media and a demonstrated track record of supporting high-stakes crisis communications projects. 

 Our team – the Weber Shandwick Global Crisis and Issues Practice:  

Our team is a group of analytical and hardworking people who care deeply about helping lead our clients through a crisis to make a positive impact on society. 

 We help leading organizations manage breaking negative issues and events affecting reputation and develop the internal culture and infrastructure needed to anticipate, prepare and navigate them effectively. From cyberattacks, environmental protests, high-profile litigation and misinformation defense to sweeping product recalls, multinational bankruptcies and executive controversies, we live at the intersection of business, media, policy, culture and society.  

 

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts in crisis, public policy, culture, business and analytics know how to make sense of data to provide context and perspective and predict trends. We mitigate against vulnerabilities, provide real-time feedback and validate communications strategies to help clients navigate risk and reward in a complex and ever-changing world. 

 To learn more: Crisis & reputation defense – Communications & PR (webershandwick.com) 

 Compass for the Chaos: Compass for the Chaos | WS Crisis & Issues | Substack 

 What you will be doing: 

 

• Support a range of issues and crisis communications situations for companies and organizations, including, but not limited to: 

• Misinformation Management 
• Product safety issues and recalls. 
• Geopolitical, political and societal issues 
• Regulatory compliance issues 
• Workplace culture matters 
• Cybersecurity and data breach issues 
• Litigation defense 
• DEI-related matters 
• Investigative reporting 

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact – flagging, triaging, and directly managing client issues as they arise. 
• Develop and draft crisis plans, media strategies, materials (e.g., reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, stakeholder communications), memos, crisis simulations and other deliverables as needed. 
• Train and motivate emerging talent and help create opportunities for their growth. 
• Oversee and execute complex research and narrative intelligence projects to guide client strategy. 
• Provide regular counsel to clients and colleagues. 

• Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met within budget parameters. 
• Participate in new business development for the team and collaborate among practice areas at the agency in support of broader new business pitches that include a crisis and issues component. 

 

Qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or 7+ years of relevant experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political campaign, or at a company in the healthcare sector. 
• Experience directly counseling clients/senior ranking executives through a broad range of crises, issues and special situations, with preference for those in the healthcare sector. 
• Experience with corporate reputation, brand management and protection through integrated communications programs. 
• Familiarity with the latest digital trends in social media strategy, tools, and analytics – including generative AI tools. 
• Experience creating issues and crisis preparedness programs (e.g., protocol, scenario plans, simulations drills, workshops and media trainings)  
• Experience with cybersecurity event and litigation matter communications. 
• Communicates clearly, analytically, and persuasively both orally and in writing. 
• Proficient understanding of best practices in corporate communications and crisis and issues management. 
• Skilled crisis and issues media relations strategist and practitioner with top-tier media relations experience. 
• Thrives under pressure and can handle multiple projects in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment. 
• Exercises exceptional judgment when working with clients, team members, and vendors. 
• Pays close attention to detail and quality of work product. 
• Adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts. 
• Capable of mobilizing and motivating teams, anticipating needs, and instilling confidence. 
• Experience delivering media and crisis training is a plus. 

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: $115,000 – $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.

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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Position: Art Director

Location: Tokyo (Hybrid)

 

会社概要：

ウェーバー・シャンドウィックは、119の都市に拠点を持ち、世界中に広がるネットワークを有する、世界最大級のグローバルPRエージェンシーです。アジア太平洋地域では、日本を含む18の都市にオフィスを持ち、今後さらに多様化する市場で、戦略的に拠点の拡張を続けています。当社は、これまでのPR会社の枠組みを超え、クライアントの目標達成を実現するために活動する、新たな「エンゲージメント・ファーム」へと進化し続け、最先端のテクノロジーを駆使したデータドリブンな戦略やインサイトを生み出し、様々な業界のビジネスソリューションを提供しています。社員には、多種多様な専門分野のスペシャリストを擁し、多様なクライアント企業や組織に対して、広範囲なコミュニケーション・サービスを展開しています。

 

こんな人に来てほしい：

• デザイン経験: デザインスキルはもちろん、コンセプトメイキングやブランディングに興味があり、クライアントの魅力を引き出すアイデアを考えるのが好きな方
• プランニング志向: プランニングにワクワクし、デザインの枠を超えたクリエイティブな戦略を一緒に作り上げたいという気持ちを持っている方
• 社会課題への関心: 社会問題やトレンドに関心があり、PR活動を通じて前向きな変化を生み出したいと思っている方
• グローバルな視点: インターナショナルな環境で働くことに前向きで、異文化理解やコミュニケーションに柔軟に取り組みたい方
• チームでの協力: チーム全体のクリエイティブ力を高め、プロジェクトの進行やメンバーのサポートを通じて一緒に成長していきたいと思っている方
• 幅広いクライアント対応力: コンシューマー、IT、ヘルスケアなど、さまざまな業界のクライアントに柔軟な視点でアプローチしてみたい方
• 新しいことへの挑戦: ピッチやプレゼンテーションを通じて、新しいクライアントとの出会いやプロジェクトを楽しみたい方
• コラボレーションを楽しめる: アーティストやクリエイターとのコラボレーションを通じて、新たな価値や表現を追求するのが好きな方

 

業務内容：

• ブランドビジュアルコンセプトの開発、PRキャンペーン、プロモーションのアートディレクション
• クライアントのブリーフィングをもとにしたアイデア発想、クリエイティブプランニング
• ビジュアルコンセプトのプレゼンテーションおよびクライアントとのコミュニケーション
• 新規プロジェクトやクライアントの獲得を目的としたクリエイティブ提案
• グローバルなマーケティング環境での新しいトレンドやメディア戦略のリサーチ、提案
• 外部協力会社（デザイナー、カメラマン、印刷会社など）との連携・調整

 

求められるスキルと経験：

• デザインおよびアートディレクションの実務経験: 広告代理店やクリエイティブエージェンシーなど、他業種での経験も歓迎します。PR業界の経験は問いません
• コンセプト立案経験: ブランドやプロダクトのブランディング戦略に携わった経験
• プロジェクトマネジメントスキル: プランニングから実行までプロジェクトに携わり、チームと協力して進められる方
• コミュニケーション能力: 社内外のステークホルダーと円滑にコミュニケーションできるスキル、グローバルクライアントとのやり取りができる英語力（尚可）
• ソフトウェアスキル: Adobe Creative Suiteなどデザインツールの基本的なスキル
• イノベーティブな発想力: 新しいアイデアやビジュアルトレンドを積極的に取り入れる意欲

 

 

 

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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