Senior Business Affairs Manager

Who is Weber Shandwick?

Weber Shandwick is a global communications network that thrives in the age of earned media. We are experts in transforming content into commercial opportunity and creating real-world connections for renowned brands. We are currently seeking an exceptional Account Manager with outstanding earned media skills and experience to join our dynamic team.

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

A snapshot of the role:

As our Manager in our Manchester team, you are more than a client-facing figure; you are an integrated media relations maestro. Your expertise in cross-channel campaign delivery and agency experience are vital in executing high-profile communications campaigns across multiple markets. You will be working with a diverse portfolio of clients, including some of the world’s largest corporations and organisations. This role offers you the opportunity to let your skills shine while working with the best clients in the world.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Building and maintaining strong media relationships to enhance brand visibility
• Managing multiple client programmes with a media-first approach
• Developing and implementing strategic media relations plans
• Overseeing campaign creation and management with a strong media relations focus
• Developing compelling client communications and key messages for media
• Leveraging media relationships for client benefit and campaign success
• Networking within the industry to stay ahead of trends and opportunities
• Overseeing evaluation and reporting on media relations success
• Manage client expectations, fulfilling KPIs and growing accounts
• Contribute to new and organic business opportunities
• Budget management
• Mentor and train junior team members

Behaviours

• Always professional in conduct both with clients and team members
• Displays a can do, will do attitude with teams
• Celebrates team effort
• Invested in the development of junior team members and displays leadership through constructive and fair critique

Ideal experience required:

• Previous agency experience with a strong focus on media relations
• Proven track record of successful media relations campaigns
• Experience working with both corporate and consumer clients
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Ability to deliver campaigns across multiple platforms
• Intermediate level in account management duties including client reporting, measurement and evaluation and data analysis
• Ability to effectively build external relationships
• Basic commercial awareness and business acumen

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
• 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 discretionary festive closure
• 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

Our Values and Behaviors:  

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 

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.

What You Will Do:

• Manage work schedules and domestic/international travel for Executive
• Schedule conference calls and video meetings with domestic/international employees
• Executive protocol work at events, etc
• Phone and external visitor response
• Expense and slip processing
• Personal assistance tasks
• Project management and other administrative affairs
• Other duties to support the executive

What You Will Need:

• At least 5 years of executive assistant experience
• Fluent in English communication skill to communicate with overseas employees (speaking, writing, reading, etc.) 
• Ability to utilize OA
• No disqualifications for overseas business trips
• Available to work in Seoul, Korea

 

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Note from the team

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

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

Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

 

Associate, Business Development 

Weber Shandwick is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Associate who wants to be part of a dedicated and engaged team that creates smart marketing and communications solutions for clients. This position will provide ongoing support to the Business Development team for North America. The role includes development of RFI and RFP content, conducting research into new prospects, supporting proactive new business pursuits, managing timelines, coordinating with pitch teams and leads, assisting with reporting, knowledge management and more. 
  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide operational support on projects, as directed 

• Accurately maintain executional tools, trackers and reporting 

• Share results of the work in a structured way 

• Proactively offer solutions for executional issues specific to assigned programs 

• Engage, as appropriate, with client prospect contacts 

• Support multiple growth programs 

  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Timely communication of significant issues and challenges 

• Confident presenter and persuasive speaker 

• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, collaborative and endlessly curious 

  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• 1-2 years of PR agency/journalism experience 

• Available to work a full-time schedule 

• Business development experience, either on a Growth team or pitch participation  

• Professional demeanor 

• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Resourceful and effective problem solver 

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.

NYC Salary range: $52,000 – $57,000

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.

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