Vice President, Client Experience
About The Position
Weber Shandwick is a leading global PR agency that 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 Chicago office is seeking a Vice President to support clients in their growing Corporate/Enterprise Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in brand and reputation building communications, managing executive visibility, media strategy, and team leadership. This role offers the opportunity to drive corporate reputation campaigns across various clients, lead a team of practitioners, and collaborate with Weber Shandwick's network to develop strategic and creative client work.
Requirements
- 9+ years of public relations experience, with a corporate PR background desired.
- Past experience working in an agency or in-house role coordinating with agency partners.
- Experience working on Corporate reputation campaigns across industries.
- A creative and strategic thinker, and a natural team leader.
- A track record in client service to senior-level clients.
- Strategic media relations knowledge.
- Experience working with C-suite executives on executive visibility programs.
- BA or BS in Communications or a related degree.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow positive relationships with clients, maintaining the company's reputation in terms of delivery and quality.
- Provide strategic counsel to clients, assessing problems and defining logical and effective solutions.
- Lead the delivery of high-profile accounts across multiple markets.
- Execute client programs to support media relations, corporate event, and executive visibility programs.
- Work successfully with partner agencies as part of a client integrated agency team, both internally at WS and externally.
- Work effectively with finance colleagues to deliver accurate quotations for all client projects or new business work.
- Write well-structured, persuasive content and help train other team colleagues to do the same.
- Contribute innovative ideas for client and new business work, inspiring ideation amongst team members.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
