Vice President Corporate Communication

OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), 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 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.

Our game-changing work is recognised 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.

 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

You are highly energetic, ambitious, passionate, and thrives in a fast pace working environment. You are an accomplished multitasker and calm in the face of the unexpected.

You are a conversation-starter, a headline-grabber, an attention-getter, a reputation-guarder, and an idea-launcher. Comfortable with both traditional and ‘new media’ PR, you are excited by the increasing opportunities to support digital and social media aspects of communications programmes.

You are driven by setting high expectations and exceeding them, always.

We are looking for someone who has sufficient knowledge of the media landscape, and some experience in PR and communications, especially in the corporate/ sustainability space, having kept abreast of the latest policies, developments and trends in the industry.

If the above sounds like you, we want to talk to you!

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support account leads to manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis
• Implement local and global PR strategies, plan and develop PR collaterals (e.g. communication guidelines, press releases, press kits, newsletters, etc.) for key product launches, brand news and thought leadership
• Monitor and track client, competitor, industry and cultural news and prepare coverage reports
• Support account lead with planning and development of corporate and sustainability-related initiatives and collaterals for our clients that covers traditional and social media.
• Support account lead with influencer management, social activations and content creation.
• Provide media relations support – conducting research, building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunities
• Prepare timely team and client updates on all stages of project processes; prepare accurate and thorough conference call or client meeting recaps
• Assist and contribute to the development of long-term strategic clients plans and program recommendations, developing budgets, generating recommendations and creating presentations
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership on executional issues specific to assigned programs

 

Skills, Experiences and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sustainability communications, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably in a consultancy or agency setting. Candidates with more experience will be considered for a Senior Associate role.
• Knowledge of the communications and sustainability industry
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Dedication to details and have a sense of responsibility
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work under tight timelines
• International outlook or experience favorably considered
• Keen to develop your career in the PR industry and value professionalism

 

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.

 

Weber Shandwick Korea is seeking an experienced communications professional with a passion for content marketing to join Seoul office. You will be part of our Digital team which develops online content targeting an international audience for leading global companies. As a manager/senior manager, you will be responsible for seamless project delivery across client accounts. The primary focus of the role will be managing the planning and production of content for clients’ social media accounts and websites, devising the editorial calendar, stakeholder management, and overseeing the project lifecycle through analytical reporting.

 

What You Will Do:

• Plan and execute integrated communication campaigns across digital channels to support brand strategy, awareness, and PR goals
• Develop and implement brand social media strategies across platforms such as Meta and LinkedIn
• Provide strategic consulting and communications support to clients
• Analyze consumer, media, and industry trends to generate relevant insights
• Plan, produce, and manage content for web, newsroom, blog, and social media channels
• Plan and execute influencer collaboration programs aligned with campaign objectives
• Manage digital advertising campaigns and oversee media performance, including communication with media agencies
• Analyze campaign results and derive actionable insights to optimize future initiatives
• Respond swiftly and effectively to client or campaign-related issues
• Prepare and support client presentations with clear strategic messaging
• Participate in business development activities, including research, scoping, and proposal development
• Support a wide range of marketing-related initiatives across various accounts and industries 

 

What You Will Need:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the digital PR or communications field, coupled with the ambition to build a rewarding career
• Knowledge of the full digital eco-system: Social media, websites (particularly corporate newsrooms) & blogs, digital ads, SEO, analytics, EDMs, apps, etc.
• Able to operate various digital platforms, conduct performance analysis, and write reports
• Holistic ability in corporate content marketing from developing strategic plans to production and amplification
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills that bring your ideas to life through explanations that engage and excite internal and external audiences
• Flawless attention to detail with a proven ability to manage full project lifecycles from brief to delivery and measurement
• Enthusiasm for strategic planning, creative ideation, new business development and long-term client partnerships
• 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
• A team player who can collaborate with a range of people to devise the best approach to the work in hand and bring your team along with you throughout the journey
• Fluency in Korean and English (Ability to do business smoothly in Korean and English);

 

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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.

 

 

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OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), 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 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.

Our game-changing work is recognised 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.

 

 

YOU ARE

You are a motivated PR professional with at least 2 solid years of PR agency experience with tertiary qualifications (PR or Communications related). Those with more years of experience will be considered for the Senior Associate role.

 

You are a conversation-starter, a headline-grabber, an attention-getter, a reputation-guarder, and an idea-launcher. Comfortable with both traditional and ‘new media’ PR, you are excited by the increasing opportunities to support client programmes mixed and integrated across channels.

You are driven by setting high expectations and exceeding them, always.

 

You are an excellent team player open to constructive feedback and ready to contribute together with everyone!

You are creative, committed, and interested in how tomorrow’s technologies are impacting people’s lives today. If you’re open to scaling new boundaries and challenges and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

 

Key responsibilities:

• Support account leads in managing client relationships on a day-to-day basis, and implement local and regional communication programmes together with team members
• Monitor and track client, competitor, industry and macro news, and prepare coverage reports
• Provide media relations support – conducting research, building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunities
• Demonstrate ability to develop strategies/creative platforms that simultaneously leverage traditional and new media for clients
• Prepare timely team and client updates on all stages of project processes; prepare accurate and thorough conference call or client meeting recaps
• Assist and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans and programme recommendations for clients, developing budgets, generating recommendations and creating presentations
• Identify opportunities for agency/team learning and develop tools/suggestions to expand agency knowledge and understanding of digital communications
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership on executional issues specific to assigned programs

 

Skills, Experiences and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of PR experience or relevant industry experience, preferably at a PR agency or in-house communications team. Candidates with more experience will be considered for a Senior Associate role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Dedication to details and sense of responsibilities
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work under tight timelines
• International outlook or experience favorably considered
• Keen to develop your career in the PR industry and value professionalism

 

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.