Public Relations Intern (Fall 2025)

Weber Shandwick is currently seeking a Project Manager for the Boston Project Management team who will work closely with team members in account, creative, public relations and strategy, as well as report to a VP of Project Management, across a portfolio of brands and/or projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assists development of digital, social and PR campaigns; collaborates with internal stakeholders and manages vendors.
• Helps monitor financial performance of accounts including scopes, burn report summaries and forecasting
• Leads internal team members on day to day projects, and deliverables
• Participates in client-facing meetings and communications, relative to financial management of the account (SOW development; monitoring and tracking deliverables/budgets; change management and reporting) and project road maps/timelines (project plans)
• Partners with WS account team to manage team on-boarding processes
• Supports in educating the team on roles and responsibilities, process and templates
• Demonstrates strong, professional work ethic and financial acumen

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in public relations, or advertising agency setting
• Healthcare project management experience; legal prep review and submissions
• Exposure to scoping, burn report tracking, and understanding of relationship when scheduling projects
• Fluency and/or familiarity with different types of programs and deliverables, such as creative ideation, social and digital
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proficient in Microsoft Project/Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint

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

Boston Salary range: $71,000 – $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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Description:

Weber Shandwick is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our BOSTON Integrated Project Management team. In this role, you’ll partner with cross-disciplined colleagues to deliver best-in-class campaigns for a range of dynamic brands. Reporting to a Director, VP, or SVP, you’ll manage medium to large-scale projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables while driving collaboration and ensuring client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Management:Lead the entire project lifecycle—from brief to delivery—for medium-sized and integrated campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client objectives. Manage detailed project briefs, ensuring clarity on deliverables, timelines, and team requirements to support successful execution.
• Collaboration and Coordination:Work with cross-functional teams, including creative, strategy, paid media, insights, analytics, and account management, to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Scope and Resource Management:Oversee and communicate project SOWs, staff plans, and resource allocations, proactively addressing scope creep and ensuring appropriate talent alignment.
• Timelines and Risk Mitigation:Create and maintain accurate project timelines, escalate risks as needed, and implement solutions to keep projects on track without compromising quality or budgets.
• Financial Management:Manage account financials, including SOW development, burn rate tracking, budget reconciliation, and regular updates to stakeholders.
• Team Support and Development:Mentor junior team members and interns, foster a culture of collaboration and growth.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in an agency or integrated marketing environment.
• Proven ability to lead medium-scale integrated campaigns, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (creative, digital, PR, paid media, strategy).
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing SOWs, burn reports, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with creative production, video, digital, social media, and analytics deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and seniority levels.
• Proficiency with project management tools like Asana, Smartsheet, or Monday.com.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Business).

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: $75,000 – $90,000

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’re looking for a Senior Vice President to join our Corporate Advisory practice—a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of society, business, and culture. In this role, you’ll help shape and protect the reputations of industry-leading clients across a range of sectors.

You’ll lead complex, high-stakes communications programs that span reputation strategy, executive visibility, stakeholder engagement, internal transformation, crisis response, and integrated earned-first campaigns. This is a hands-on role for someone who doesn’t just manage accounts—but elevates them.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead marquee accounts and drive new business tied to reputation, thought leadership, executive visibility and business transformation
• Act as a strategic partner to senior clients, working to guide brand behavior in moments of risk and opportunity
• Architect cross-functional teams across earned media, public affairs, employee comms, digital, creative, and analytics
• Translate cultural context into business relevance—helping clients navigate stakeholder expectations, media pressure, and social momentum
• Advance our firm’s leadership in Corporate Advisory through IP development, thought leadership, and mentorship
• Uphold operational excellence—oversee team performance, resourcing, and financial management for your accounts
• Develop and champion talent—build a strong, resilient team culture that fosters growth, stretch, and trust

Skillset Required

• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, reputation management, or strategic advisory (agency experience preferred)
• Trusted counselor with a track record of guiding executives and senior clients leaders through complex reputational terrain
• Deep understanding of the evolving corporate reputation landscape, including executive visibility, ESG, DEI, and crisis
• Fluent in both traditional and non-traditional media and how stories travel across channels and communities
• Experience driving integrated campaigns that connect strategy, storytelling, and stakeholder value
• Strong operator: comfortable with financials, team planning, and navigating fast-paced environments
• Committed to developing talent, nurturing teams, and building a culture of accountability and trust
• Exceptional writer and presenter with experience leading new business pursuits from pitch to close

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 – $225,000

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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