Manager, Analytics & AI

Who We Are 

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency working at the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers and content creators who engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and our people, embracing creativity and collaboration to build brands and reputations. 

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, ambitious and culturally savvy Vice President to join our team in Washington, D.C. This unique role sits across our growing Corporate and Brand teams, leading high-profile client assignments that require proven experience in corporate reputation, brand strategy and activation, consumer and stakeholder engagement, and integrated media expertise.   

The ideal candidate is a seasoned team leader and media strategist who understands the complexity of today’s business world and has a passion for creating communications strategies that make a real-world impact. They bring a proven track record of delivering effective integrated media campaigns and experience thriving on high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience working with corporations across multiple sectors – experience in retail, technology, consumer lifestyle and hospitality sectors is particularly relevant.  

This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.  

About you:  

You live for a great story and have the strategic savvy to shape and deliver stories to multiple audiences across media platforms. With deep knowledge of top-tier business and lifestyle outlets, you know how to get stories placed — and noticed. You move seamlessly between legacy media and emerging platforms like Substack, podcasts, and content creators. Fluent in internet culture and always ahead of the trends, you know what’s hot, what’s next, and how to help organizations break through.  

You’re a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to manage multi-faceted, integrated campaigns without missing a beat. You bring structure to ambiguity, all while juggling deadlines, media moments, and client needs with calm confidence. You’re immersed in media and culture and know how to turn insights into earned impact. A creative storyteller and collaborative partner, you bring curiosity, originality, and drive to everything you do. Ready to drive high-impact communications? Let’s talk.   

Responsibilities:  

• Shape and execute integrated communications strategies in partnership with agency and client teams 
• Counsel and interact effectively with clients and leaders at client organizations 
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with top-tier media across business, national/local broadcast, multicultural and lifestyle verticals 
• Immersed in the media and cultural landscape, as well as emerging issues that may impact clients directly or indirectly 
• Approach client work with curiosity — always seeking to understand the brand, its competitors, and the broader industry context 
• Proactively and reactively craft compelling, newsworthy stories that drive earned coverage 
• Develop strategic, earned-first plans and write high-quality media materials, including pitches, press releases, and messaging documents 
• Deliver consistently high-caliber work with a client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail 
• Collaborate with agency and inter-agency partners, serving as a key contributor across teams to drive alignment and deliver cohesive, large-scale campaign work 
• Mentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback, and professional development 
• Cultivate and participate in new business opportunities and pitches  

 Competencies:  

• Business Acumen – accelerate work to meet client and agency objectives  
• Client Service – build trust and deliver results across engagements 
• Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative ideas  
• Collaboration– build strong, high-impact relationships that deliver results 
• Critical Thinking– ask probing questions; anticipate and address gaps and needs 
• Conflict Resolution– possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving issues 
• Future-Forward – curious and engaged in AI as tool to enhance work and impact 

Basic Qualifications:  

• 9-12 years of experience  
• Experience leading integrated teams that collaborate effectively and deliver high-impact outcomes 
• Experience leading integrated media projects from start to finish, working with teams across various disciplines 
• Robust earned strategy and media relations experience 
• Experience providing counsel to senior leaders 
• Bachelor’s degree  

Salary Range: $119,000 USD – $155,000 USD

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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Who We Are

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.

Account Director, Social Impact and Public Affairs

About the Opportunity: Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, purpose-driven, media-savvy Account Director to join our integrated Social Impact and Public Affairs team in Washington, D.C. This role is designed for a communications strategist who thrives at the intersection of business, policy, media and culture. You’ll be responsible for developing and executing communications strategies for a diverse portfolio of corporate, public sector and nonprofit clients seeking to make a tangible impact in a complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a passion for driving change and a deep understanding of how to build and protect reputation. You bring a proven track record of delivering effective, integrated campaigns and experience thriving on high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.

About You: You’re a strategic thinker and trusted counselor who excels at building long-term client relationships. Fluent in internet culture, you’re a voracious consumer of news, compulsively following the conversations shaping politics, the economy, AI, and social and community impact.

You bring a network of media relationships that you can leverage for clients. With experience working directly for a principal, you’re adept at positioning them for media opportunities and capturing their voice in compelling content. You confidently shape and deliver narratives across legacy and emerging media platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a client advisor, providing counsel on social, policy and communications issues.
• Develop and execute bespoke communications strategies – with earned media at the center – that meet clients’ reputational goals.
• Confidently lead day-to-day client engagement, ensuring we deliver our best work and exceed client expectations.
• Craft compelling narratives, messaging and content on behalf of clients and their principals, including press releases, op-eds and social media content.
• Build, maintain and leverage relationships with media to advance client narratives and objectives.
• Track and provide timely recommendations on developments in politics and culture – and media trends – that impact clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, serving as an integral part of ensuring we deliver cohesive campaign work.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance and feedback.
• Identify and support new business opportunities to expand the agency’s client base.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Client Leadership: Proven ability to confidently engage with and provide strategic counsel to senior clients, establishing yourself as a knowledgeable advisor.
• Political & Cultural Fluency: Deeply immersed in the digital landscape, closely following national political and social issue conversations.
• Executive Communications: Demonstrated experience working for a principal (e.g., corporate executive, public official) and writing compelling content on their behalf.
• Media Savvy: A strong network of media contacts that can be leveraged for client relationship-building and pitching, with a track record of delivering successful media campaigns.

Additional Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of professional experience in communications or public affairs agencies, Capitol Hill, Executive Branch agencies, political campaigns, media, nonprofit or similar organizations.
• Experience with wealth equity or community uplift programs, particularly those impacting the Black community.
• A background working on political or social issues.
• A resilient mindset, deep curiosity and healthy sense of humor.
• Bachelor’s Degree

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. We’re passionate about expanding the boundaries of what we offer our clients by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. We’re always looking for new colleagues who reflect the best of our values: curiosity, inclusion, courage and impact.

Washington D.C. Salary range: $95,000 USD – $125,000 USD

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.

#LI-GH

Who We Are

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, creative, and media-savvy Account Director to join our team in Washington, D.C. This role is on our Corporate team, part of Weber Advisory—a unit delivering trusted, agile C-suite counsel by blending communications expertise with cultural insights to accelerate stakeholder and organizational value. This role will focus on executing communications, reputation and earned media strategies for corporate, advocacy and public sector clients at the intersection of business, policy, media and culture. 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned media strategist who understands the complexity of today’s business world and has a passion for creating communications strategies that make a real-world impact. They bring a proven track record of delivering effective integrated media campaigns and experience thriving on high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience working with corporations across multiple sectors – experience in retail, technology, financial services, consumer lifestyle and healthcare sectors is particularly relevant.

This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule. 

About you: 

You live for a great story and have the strategic savvy to shape and deliver stories to multiple audiences across media platforms. With deep knowledge of top-tier business and lifestyle outlets, you know how to get stories placed — and noticed. You move seamlessly between legacy media and emerging platforms like Substack, podcasts, and content creators. Fluent in internet culture and always ahead of the trends, you know what’s hot, what’s next, and how to help organizations break through. 

You’re a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to manage multi-faceted, integrated campaigns without missing a beat. You bring structure to ambiguity, all while juggling deadlines, media moments, and client needs with calm confidence. You’re immersed in media and culture and know how to turn insights into earned impact. A creative storyteller and collaborative partner, you bring curiosity, originality, and drive to everything you do. Ready to drive high-impact communications? Let’s talk.  

Responsibilities: 

• Shape and execute integrated communications strategies in partnership with agency and client teams 
• Counsel and interact effectively with clients and leaders at client organizations 
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with top-tier media across business, national/local broadcast, multicultural and lifestyle verticals 
• Immersed in the media and cultural landscape, as well as emerging issues that may impact clients directly or indirectly 
• Approach client work with curiosity — always seeking to understand the brand, its competitors, and the broader industry context 
• Proactively and reactively craft compelling, newsworthy stories that drive earned coverage 
• Develop strategic, earned-first plans and write high-quality media materials, including pitches, press releases, and messaging documents 
• Deliver consistently high-caliber work with a client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail 
• Collaborate with agency and inter-agency partners, serving as a key contributor across teams to drive alignment and deliver cohesive, large-scale campaign work 
• Mentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback, and professional development 
• Cultivate and participate in new business opportunities and pitches 

 Competencies: 

• Business Acumen – accelerate work to meet client and agency objectives  
• Client Service – build trust and deliver results across engagements 
• Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative ideas  
• Collaboration– build strong, high-impact relationships that deliver results 
• Critical Thinking– ask probing questions; anticipate and address gaps and needs 
• Conflict Resolution– possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving issues 
• Future-Forward – curious and engaged in AI as tool to enhance work and impact

Basic Qualifications: 

• 7-9 years of experience  
• Experience leading integrated media projects from start to finish, working with teams across various disciplines 
• Robust earned strategy and media relations experience 
• Experience providing counsel to senior leaders 
• Bachelor’s degree 

Washington D.C. Salary range: $95,000 USD – $125,000 USD

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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