Associate, Corporate Issues

Circa - IPG DXTRA•New York, NY

3d•$52,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Weber Shandwick is a leading global PR agency that focuses on engagement and operates at the cutting edge of the new media landscape. They are storytellers and content creators who engage people in the story. Their success is built on a deep commitment to client service and their people, embracing creativity and collaboration to engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. The Weber Shandwick New York office is seeking an Associate to join its Global Crisis and Issues Practice, part of the Weber Advisory group. This team helps leading organizations worldwide manage negative issues and events affecting their reputation, and develop the internal culture and infrastructure to predict, prepare for, and navigate them effectively. The role operates at the front lines of media, culture, and conversation, dealing with issues ranging from conspiracy theories and environmental incidents to executive controversies and product recalls. The team works with colleagues globally, providing crisis counsel across industries and sectors, requiring deep curiosity.

Requirements

1-2 years of professional experience: in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political campaign or organization, law or similar setting
BA or BS, preferably in Political Science, history, journalism, International Relations or similar fields
Knowledge of basic PR skills and client service
Fluent in Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficiency in research, media and social monitoring platforms (e.g., Brandwatch, Sysomos, Cision, Muckrack, TV Eyes, Critical Mention, Lexis-Nexis)
Strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong understanding of social analytics
Full analytical fluency in all social/digital platforms
Crisis communications, issues management, and/or public affairs experience
Sharp curiosity and an analytical mind
Ability to provide strategic and actionable recommendations based on research
Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with corporate financials
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines in a consistent manner
Resourceful, effective problem solver
Comfortable asking for help from and providing direction to team members
Ability to take ownership, manage and see projects through from start to finish
Proactive self-starter and a quick learner
Strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

Experience in issues management is a bonus

Responsibilities

Serves as key team member to support a range of complex, high-profile corporate issues /crisis communications situations (i.e., cybersecurity issues, product safety issues and recalls, natural disaster response, executive leadership changes, IPOs etc.)
Supports development of press releases, crisis plans, media strategies, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis simulations and other deliverables as needed;
Supports monitoring and triaging of client issues
Conducts pressing research on a wide range of issues, review and prepare executive summaries and/or analyses detailing clear and concise findings, distill complex and substantial amounts of information into concise summaries and insights; begin to propose strategic and actionable recommendations
Provides input during development of projects based on insights and knowledge of client preferences
Prepares for and takes part in client meetings, including accurately capturing notes, agenda action items, call recaps, updating trackers, timelines and status documents
Serves as role model to team members, producing high quality work and continually updating manager on activity progress
Actively builds own knowledge, contributes to inclusive team culture and consistently displays behaviors that support integration
Participates in our A-Team's On-Duty rotational schedule covering evening and weekend hours, to handle critical client reports, ad-hoc research, and support emergent crises.