Webershandwick

Account Director, Earned Media Strategy

New York, New York, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 72 days ago

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About the role

Ensure programs are rooted in insights and measured against KPIs

Responsibilities

We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.
This is a high-visibility role in a fast-paced, integrated environment with cross-functional collaboration across channels and partners.
You'll work closely with clients, and integrated agency teams to deliver social-first, earned-led programs that drive engagement and buzz, while guiding a team of rising talent.
Collaborate within IATs, working alongside creative, paid media, influencer, and experiential partners
Build trusted relationships with senior clients, offering strategic POVs and counsel
Manage diverse internal teams and SMEs with clarity and organization

Requirements

Must have a strong passion for lifestyle and beauty brands, with a sharp awareness of emerging cultural and consumer trends
Proven experience executing successful campaigns that generated earned media, drove social engagement, and made a cultural impact
Strong ability to remain nimble and counsel clients through conflict
At least 7 years' experience in agency, PR/Communications space
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business Management, or related field
Ability to turn ideas into workable plans and presentations via decks

Compensation

$100,000 USD - $130,000 USD
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Company info

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.
Weber Shandwick is looking for a dynamic Account Director to join our Consumer team in our New York office supporting iconic beauty brands.
We Are Seeking:
We are looking for a driven, self-motivated and culturally fluent, Account Director to join our Consumer team, working across beauty and CPG brands. As an Account Director, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day business and spearheading high-profile, award-worthy, earned-driven integrated campaigns for some of our top clients including Unilever W&C brands. This is a high-visibility role in a fast-paced, integrated environment with cross-functional collaboration across channels and partners. You'll work closely with clients, and integrated agency teams to deliver social-first, earned-led programs that drive engagement and buzz, while guiding a team of rising talent.
Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency - we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape.
We're storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story.
Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people.
We are looking for a driven, self-motivated and culturally fluent, Account Director to join our Consumer team, working across beauty and CPG brands.
As an Account Director, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day business and spearheading high-profile, award-worthy, earned-driven integrated campaigns for some of our top clients including Unilever W&C brands.
What the Role Entails:
Lead multi-channel campaigns with an emphasis on earned media, cultural storytelling, and social/digital engagement

Equal opportunity

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