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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 e.g. HSBC, Iceland, Amazon Prime, Unilever, eBay, Tinder and Pinterest 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, 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:

Based in London and working as part of our in-house, integrated design team, you are a passionate, Midweight Designer who comes from an integrated agency background. You are a team player who prides themselves on elevating briefs, learning new skills and adapting to any creative brief that might come your way.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

•  Produce best in-class design across a number of touch points, including OOH, press, social, global tool kits, pitch concepts, presentations and brand guidelines.
• Supporting and partnering with our creative team to craft work from the conceptual phase through to delivery.
• Have the ability to work on a number of projects and tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and creative standards are always maintained.
• Be an effective communicator, who can present their design work internally.
• You are passionate about design as a discipline and will proactively champion innovation and craft.

Behaviours

• Always professional in conduct with internal team members
• Display a can do, will do attitude within the creative team and wider agency
• Be a proactive team player
• Open to feedback and working as a team to deliver briefs
• Willing to take ownership of tasks, and adhering to an organised workflow
• Being open to learning new skills
• A passion for your craft and creativity

Ideal experience required:

• Previous experience working in a creative environment as a Midweight Designer.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential as well as a working knowledge of PowerPoint. Experience using AI tools such as Firefly, Midjourney etc also essential.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a number of brilliantly designed and crafted pieces of work you have produced for digital, print and social.
• Great communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Taking feedback and elevating briefs
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for the latest design trend

Who are we: 

Weber Shandwick are a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses, and organisations 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 honoured 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 the 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 Behaviours: 

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

What’s in it for you: 

• JUICE – Our flexible working model
• 25 days annual leave + Birthday and Festive period off
• Personal pension plan
• Early finish Fridays
• 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

Useful links:

UK Website

LinkedIn Life Page

Office Video

LinkedIn Company Page

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.

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’s happening? 

A fantastic, rare opportunity. 

We are a mid-sized, multi-disciplined global communications agency that’s part of one of the big three global marketing services groups. To support our continued growth, our B2B / tech team is looking for a VP who loves the challenge of taking complex and nuanced topics and making them relevant and accessible to mainstream audiences and business decision-makers – across borders.   

What this means: 

• This is an opportunity to advance your skills working on international PR campaigns at the highest level, helping shape strategy and working directly with senior client stakeholders and business leaders  
• Leading on executive communication programs for some of the most visionary leaders in EMEA – and beyond
• The chance to work on some of most exciting brands in the world
• The ability to draw on the all the resources of a top global networked agency (world-class creatives, digital and video teams, and analytics experts) – while at the same time, working in an entrepreneurial environment, where there is no ceiling to your development or opportunity to advance

Our London B2B / tech team is small but mighty (as well as being super fun!) – you’ll collaborate daily with Global Technology Lead (PR) as well as a seasoned SVP. 

You will also play an important role in our new business program. Unlike some agencies, we are very selective in the prospective clients we engage with. If it’s just press office and press releases, it’s not for us.  And if we feel like any opportunity will cause a strain on people, we won’t peruse it.

You will be supported by smart, hard-working and caring people. We are committed to delivering excellence. We don’t have time for drama. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. If that sounds like you, it will probably be a fit! 

What will you be doing? 

Your role and your client mix will be informed by your skills and passions.  It may involve, based on our client base:

• Help driving exec comms – via LinkedIn, speeches at events, media – for CEOs, EMEA Presidents and international General Counsels
• Supporting local teams in countries across 5x global markets (inc the UK) to land earned coverage around news and executive thought leadership on behalf of one of the world’s major telecommunications players
• Devising creative global media campaigns for a major industrial business that is pivoting toward AI and technology
• Driving the UK corp and B2B media program for one of the most well-regarded data analytics companies
• Working with the marketing team for the world leader in AI to support events and high value content — including white papers and exec blogs — on topics including the future of work and cybersecurity
• You’ll help brainstorm ideas for new campaigns and will help create content for use by local counties, including materials for owned digital and social channels

What won’t you be doing? 

• Run-of-the-mill press office work 
• Work solely aimed at coverage in tech trades  
• Chasing blindly after new business  
• Only UK media work (as we focus on international programs and UK media)  
• Reams of coordination or reporting 

Who are you? 

• Experience working on multi-market PR campaigns  
• Very strong writing skills – and a love for writing 
• Experience working on executive communications
• Media relations with mainstream business press
• Confident presenting
• Enthusiastic
• Resilient
• Honest
• Collaborative spirit balanced with pride of ownership
• Have a love of learning 

 Even better if you have: 

• Commercial acumen – with an ability to manage budgets and help us drive profitability
• Social media skills – especially in support of executives / with LinkedIn
• Experience working with large multinational clients
• Are interested in how AI tools have augment the impact we have as communications professionals

Note from the Talent team: 

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in Current Global. 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 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.

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Commercial Strategy Analyst

Role Overview: Weber Shandwick is seeking a dynamic and strategic Commercial Strategy Analyst to support pricing and negotiation strategies for new and existing client opportunities, both locally and globally. This role is not just about data analysis—it requires a strategic mindset to proactively interpret data, call out key insights, and contribute to client strategy and offerings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, handling multiple client requests, including urgent priorities, while working cross-functionally across various teams.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the intersection of finance, commercial strategy, and client development, shaping pricing structures and negotiation strategies that drive business growth. The Analyst will play a critical role in supporting business decisions and ensuring efficiency in commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic business analytics partner and forward-thinking business analytics resource for new business opportunities and existing client accounts.
• Analyze financial and business data, calling out key trends and implications to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage & analyze financial reports to support profitability and remuneration strategies.
• Aggregate financial figures from SAP and Hyperion systems.
• Handle multiple client requests, including urgent and complex pricing scenarios, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Collaborate with Finance, New Business Development, Project Management, Account teams, and other departments globally to align pricing strategies with client needs.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to facilitate effective dialogue with senior management and cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
• Review and assist with RFIs/RFPs, ensuring pricing and commercial terms align with strategic objectives.
• Monitor and validate rate cards, SOWs, and MSAs to ensure pricing accuracy and compliance with client agreements.
• Proactively identify rate discrepancies and opportunity for rate increases in commercial agreements and suggest strategic adjustments.
• Develop and maintain global and local data repositories, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting for decision-making.
• Complete Client-related Pricing/Reporting Templates, as required.
• Summarize data and changes to MSAs for our top 20 clients in decks to update and share with Client Finance and Local Finance teams.
• Liaise with global teams to pull financial and MSA data to identify opportunities for growth.
• Proficient in understanding Global Agency title mapping and structures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a financial, strategic, or commercial analysis role (agency experience preferred).
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills—able to go beyond numbers and translate data into actionable insights.
• Highly proactive and resourceful, with a keen ability to anticipate challenges and address them when providing data summaries and analyses.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills—able to work effectively across finance and non-finance teams globally.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to summarize data concisely and present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with very strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, dashboards, advanced formulas, etc.).
• SAP and Hyperion background preferred.
• Strong ownership mentality—someone who takes initiative, sees projects through, and ensures high-quality execution.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate problems, analyze situations, and proactively develop solutions.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work environment, with some onsite presence required.

Why Join Us? This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on global, high-impact projects, collaborating with top-tier professionals across multiple business units. You’ll gain exposure to executive-level decision-making and play a key role in shaping commercial strategies that directly drive business success. If you are a proactive, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

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: $65,000 – $80,000

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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