General Application - USA

ABOUT CURRENT GLOBAL

At Current Global, we help brands earn their place in the current of culture by creating ideas that cut through the noise and connect with people in human and authentic ways.

We are a modern communications agency with a global footprint across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Our expertise spans consumer, corporate, consumer health, and technology. We work at the intersection of creativity, strategy, media, and client experience to build earned-first ideas that shape conversation, capture attention, and deliver results.

We believe bold thinking starts with a diverse mix of perspectives. That’s why inclusivity is not just a value—it’s how we work, create, and lead every day. At Current Global, individuality is respected, differences are celebrated, and collaboration is part of our foundation.

We offer exciting opportunities for curious, entrepreneurial minds who want to help brands grow by staying ahead of culture. Learn more at www.currentglobal.com.

THE ROLE

This Freelance Creative Director role is for someone who thrives at the intersection of culture and creativity. You understand how to make ideas travel organically, without relying on big media budgets.

You’ll lead creative across major consumer accounts, developing earned-first campaigns that show up in feeds, media, and everyday conversations. You’ll bring bold concepts to life, write with purpose and clarity, and inspire teams to create work that earns attention.

You’re a strategic thinker, a strong writer, and a collaborative leader who values creative excellence and supports those around you. You live for the pitch and feel right at home contributing to and leading new business efforts. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the development of earned-first creative ideas across earned and owned channels
• Translate insights and strategy into powerful creative platforms
• Craft sharp scripts, content. social posts, and content the lives across channels
• Work collaboratively with strategy, media, and client experience to create breakthrough campaigns
• Help drive new business efforts, from ideation, to crafting deck narratives, to in-person pitching.
• Mentor junior creatives and help shape a collaborative, high-performing team
• Live in the feed and be a student of culture so you can bring fresh, relevant thinking to the work

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• ~10 years of experience in creative roles at agencies or environments rooted in earned media
• A portfolio filled with work that earned attention and sparked conversations
• Exceptional writing skills across formats and platforms
• Experience creating integrated campaigns across social, influencer, PR, and experiential
• A team-first mindset, entrepreneurial energy, and love for great ideas
• Confidence in the room and the ability to present, persuade, and inspire
• A commitment to mentorship, inclusivity, and pushing the work forward

Salary Range: $125.00

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.

Current Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Current 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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Weber Shandwick is seeking a highly strategic and collaborative Senior Vice President to join our Client Operations and Project Management capability. This individual will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, cultivating talent, and aligning business objectives with operational strategies to achieve long-term success.

As one of the senior-most leaders in this space, the SVP will be responsible for overseeing large-scale new account transitions, driving transformations within existing client work, and leading the operational setup for new clients, including establishing processes, teams, and ways of working to ensure success. Additionally, the role will focus on elevating internal processes, ensuring financial health, and fostering team growth across regions and markets.

The SVP will work closely with the NA Operations lead, agency leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams to set new standards for operational efficiency, team management, and business growth, all while maintaining Weber Shandwick’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set a clear vision for operational excellence and implement best practices that drive transformational change and agency-wide impact and within the Client Operations and PM capability.
• Strategically uncover growth opportunities within departments and lead the Client Operations and PM leadership team through focused, actionable planning to drive results.
• Lead large-scale transformation efforts tailored to existing clients and internal teams, aligning operations with Weber Shandwick’s business goals and ensuring consistent optimization and efficiency across all functions.
• Lead the operational setup for new clients by establishing streamlined processes, building high-performing teams, and defining ways of working to ensure seamless integration and delivery excellence.
• Provide strategic operational consultation by identifying risks and opportunities, driving large-scale operational models, and delivering actionable solutions.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational challenges, ensuring seamless issue mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Partner with agency leadership to reinforce and promote the value of Client Operations and PM services as a growth engine for the agency and drive overall growth of the capability.
• Oversee the fiscal health across Clients and the remit assigned within he Client Operations and PM capability, ensuring billability, utilization, and sustainable financial practices.
• Negotiate large-scale, global and complex scopes, agreements, and budgets with clients, procurement, and internal parties such as Finance and Legal.
• Provide guidance on margin management and revenue growth by reviewing scopes of work and partnering with leadership on effective financial strategies.
• Lead casting efforts across the capability, ensuring optimal resource utilization and client satisfaction.
• Lead the development of high performing teams by strategically define training opportunities, lead educational sessions with senior agency leaders/offices, and actively sponsor and mentor emerging diverse talent to foster a culture of inclusivity.
• Drive inclusive hiring practices in collaboration with Talent Acquisition while managing and coaching a diverse team to develop the next generation of Weber Shandwick leaders

Requirements:  

• 15+ years of experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex operations at a global scale
• Deep understanding of operational processes, financial management, and business strategy.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams while fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
• Experience negotiating client contracts, scopes, and budgets with a focus on delivering both strategic and financial value.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and clients.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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

Salary range: $160,000 – $200,000

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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We are always looking for great talent!  If you don’t see an open role listed that interests you at this time, please send us your resume and we’ll keep in touch about future openings. 

Weber Shandwick is a leading global marketing and communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world.

We push beyond category convention, pairing data-driven insights with creative prowess to deliver game-changing ideas that earn attention and drive business impact. We have a deep bench of talent 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.

Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. The firm earned 25 Lions at the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

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.