Vice President, Earned Media Strategy

Circa - IPG DXTRA • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Weber Shandwick team is seeking a Vice President, Earned Media Strategy to serve as the central strategic leader for earned media. This role is pivotal in orchestrating integrated campaigns for top-tier CPG, Food & Beverage, and Consumer Lifestyle brands. You will be the key architect of earned media strategies, working in close partnership with cross-functional teams, influential clients, and agency partners to shape large-scale campaigns that drive cultural conversation.
The ideal candidate is a master storyteller and a natural collaborator who excels at uniting diverse teams around a powerful narrative. You will be the strategic hub, ensuring that earned media is not a silo, but the core of a cohesive, multi-channel brand experience.

Requirements

• 8+ years of public relations or communications experience, with increasing responsibility and a focus on leading integrated earned media programs for major consumer brands.
• Proven experience working within an integrated agency model, with a deep understanding of how earned, paid, social, and digital media work together.
• A strong track record of top-tier media placements and well-established relationships across lifestyle, business, entertainment, and pop culture media.
• Subject matter expertise in CPG, food & beverage, and consumer lifestyle.
• Demonstrated success managing campaigns that feature talent, celebrities, and influential creators as part of a broader, integrated strategy.
• Experience in media training and counseling senior clients and C-suite executives.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate a strategic vision to diverse audiences and lead new business efforts.
• Proven problem-solver with strong judgment under pressure.
• A collaborative team leader known for mentoring talent and managing multiple fast-paced projects with clarity, control, and a spirit of partnership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic hub for earned media, architecting comprehensive campaigns and ensuring their seamless integration across all marketing disciplines (paid, social, digital, influencer, creative).
• Lead the development and flawless execution of earned-centric ideas, partnering with cross-functional teams to build unified and powerful brand narratives.
• Translate insights from analytics, social listening, and digital teams into actionable earned media strategies that are timely, relevant, and impactful.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier media across business, lifestyle, food & beverage, news, and entertainment verticals.
• Craft culturally relevant narratives that tap into emerging consumer and media trends.
• Counsel senior clients, C-suite executives, and spokespeople on media strategy, narrative positioning, and integrated campaign opportunities.
• Confidently represent the earned media strategy in client meetings, inter-agency work sessions, and new business pitches, articulating how it connects to the broader marketing ecosystem.
• Manage resources, timelines, and deliverables with precision, fostering a collaborative and client-first environment.
• Mentor and lead junior team members, cultivating their skills in strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed