Vice President, Client Experience

Circa - IPG DXTRA•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, ambitious and culturally savvy Vice President to join their team in Washington, D.C. This unique role sits across their 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 their Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate lives for a great story and has the strategic savvy to shape and deliver stories to multiple audiences across media platforms. With deep knowledge of top-tier business and lifestyle outlets, they know how to get stories placed — and noticed. They move seamlessly between legacy media and emerging platforms like Substack, podcasts, and content creators. Fluent in internet culture and always ahead of the trends, they know what’s hot, what’s next, and how to help organizations break through. They are a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to manage multi-faceted, integrated campaigns without missing a beat. They bring structure to ambiguity, all while juggling deadlines, media moments, and client needs with calm confidence. They are immersed in media and culture and know how to turn insights into earned impact. A creative storyteller and collaborative partner, they bring curiosity, originality, and drive to everything they do.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, technology, consumer lifestyle and hospitality sectors is particularly relevant.
Fluent in internet culture and always ahead of the trends
Curious and engaged in AI as tool to enhance work and impact

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