Art Director

SVP, STRATEGIC PLANNING, HEALTHCARE

If you’re an amazing creative strategist with a passion for health and want be a part of a team who is reinventing the playbook for earned-first healthcare communications, we should talk. Weber Shandwick is looking for a SVP of Strategic Planning, Healthcare to steer the strategy for multiple high-profile healthcare accounts, from a pharma company with innovative oncology treatments to first-to-market leaders in vaccines and rare disease.

About you:

You are endlessly curious about consumer mindsets and the drivers of behavior change. You love working on health and want to set new standards for what good health ideas look like. You think and write clearly, and you understand diverse media platforms and technology. You are able to frame a problem, develop succinct insights and strategies, and explain what it all means in a compelling story. You’re open-minded, battle-tested, inclusive and empathetic. You have a high level of cultural fluency, and while you’re by no means a scientist, you think science is cool.

 

CLIENT AND WORK

Leads integrated teams to create and implement flawless execution plans informed by strategic vision, with very limited support from senior strategic planning leadership

Responsible for all strategic planning for a limited number of clients

Leads the strategic process, from start to finish

Oversee the crafting and evaluation of primary and secondary research plans to segment audiences, and understand the cultural, societal, business and media context impacting a business to uncover business insights

Leads engagement with confidence and commitment to high quality, data-driven strategic brand recommendations, tactical plans and programs

Focuses on the strategic vision driving the detailed execution and performance evaluation

Ensures the plan is strategically sound, accurately addresses interesting insights and opportunities informed by research/ analytics findings in partnership with Global Intelligence

 

LEADERSHIP AND TALENT MANAGEMENT

Manages account engagements independently, with minimal guidance

Guides planning resources, assignment of strategic planning staff

Establishes interpersonal relationships within and outside of department, with focus on building inclusive culture and mentoring colleagues outside of personal relationships

Promotes the development and advancement of underrepresented groups in team through professional development trainings

Mentors, coaches and develops direct reports to deliver high performance while supporting personal and professional development goals

Actively participates in the hiring and onboarding of talent; Supports and develops processes to enhance inclusive hiring practices for team

Participate in trainings build own cultural competency and ability to lead, coach and develop diverse teams

Actively participates in office or agency DEI initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent

 

GROWTH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Responsible for identifying opportunities to expand client engagements in partnership with integrated teams

Responsible for net new business opportunities

 

BUSINESS ACUMEN

Responsible for reviewing, approving draft scopes, allocations and comparison against actuals

 

Chicago Salary Range: $117,000.00 – $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.

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, 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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Weber Shandwick is looking for a Manager, Earned Media, Technology to join our passionate, fun, and driven team focused on supporting enterprise tech clients.

We are seeking a Manager who has a strong background and interest in earned media-related work with a foundation of skills pitching and securing top-tier, tech and vertical press, including broadcast and podcasts. The ideal candidate is someone who loves the thrill of the pitch, brings existing technology and business media relationships, and has a passion for news, writing and working with a team. As a Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on various top tier brands in various technology categories, including AI, cloud, consulting, research, telecom, security and more.

Responsibilities 

• Develop a strong understanding of the client’s business and target audience, and work with sr. media members, strategists and creative team members to deliver solutions that meet program objectives
• Monitor media outlets, understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client, and analyze and distill meaningful insights from media coverage
• Generate story ideas and topic angles, draft media materials, and pitch media to land earned coverage
• Source and place earned media results on behalf of the client – this includes identifying appropriate contacts, writing pitches, drafting media lists, making follow up calls, etc.
• Maintain real-time understanding of tech news and trends and support creative ideation for evergreen opportunities on a consistent basis
• Proactively seek relationships with journalists on behalf of clients and stay current on new and existing media coverage, as well as reporter moves and how to leverage for relationship building
• Serve as a role model to team members
• Participate in office-wide initiatives, seminars and meetings to further professional learning and development
• Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business as needed
• Develop a strong understanding of the client’s business and target audience
• Assist with ongoing reporting, research and monitoring projects for the client

Competencies

• Business Acumen– align talent strategies to drive business goals
• Client Service– client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels
• Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies
• Collaboration– build strong relationships at all levels across the organization
• Critical Thinking– ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs
• Conflict Resolution– possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
• 3 to 4 years’ relevant experience
• Media relations experience
• Tech knowledge a plus

About Us

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications and engagement firm in 78 cities with a network extending to 129 cities around the world. The firm’s diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List Agency Standout in 2017 and 2018. Weber Shandwick was honored as PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Holmes Report’s Global Agency of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017, and The Holmes Report’s Global Digital Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing, corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial communications and crisis management, using proprietary social, digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.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

NYC Salary range: $74,000 – $85,000

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.

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.

 

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