Webershandwick

Vice President, Corporate

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 62 days ago

Brand StrategyCommunicationCollaborationCritical Thinking

About the role

We're storytellers and content creators who engage people IN the story.
They bring a proven track record of delivering effective integrated media campaigns and experience thriving on high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain excellent relationships with top-tier media across business, national/local broadcast, multicultural and lifestyle verticals
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
Client Service - build trust and deliver results across engagements
Collaboration- build strong, high-impact relationships that deliver results
Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and our people, embracing creativity and collaboration to build brands and reputations.

Requirements

9-12 years of experience
Experience leading integrated media projects from start to finish, working with teams across various disciplines
Experience providing counsel to senior leaders
Bachelor's degree
With deep knowledge of top-tier business and lifestyle outlets, you know how to get stories placed - and noticed.
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.
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.

Compensation

$119,000 USD - $155,000 USD
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Benefits

Proactively and reactively craft compelling, newsworthy stories that drive earned coverage

Company info

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.
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.
Candidates should have experience working with corporations across multiple sectors - experience in retail, technology, consumer lifestyle and hospitality sectors is particularly relevant.
You live for a great story and have the strategic savvy to shape and deliver stories to multiple audiences across media platforms.
You move seamlessly between legacy media and emerging platforms like Substack, podcasts, and content creators.
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?

Equal opportunity

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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