Weber Shandwick is seeking a motivated and proactive Director/Vice President who has between 7-10 years public relations experience working with financial services clients for a key role on our fast-growing New York financial services team.
We are looking for a seasoned star who can hit the ground running to lead account teams for industry-leading financial services clients within the corporate practice. You must have experience working with Wall Street firms and a proven track record of delivering measurable results for seven figure level clients, including but not limited to media relations. You must also be a strong leader of results-oriented teams and have a demonstrated passion for pursuing news business in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment.
What you will do> Serve as day-to-day leader on key accounts
Build relationships with key clients
Develop long term plans and program recommendations for clients
Generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
Account for quality control and final review of client correspondence, proposals, press materials, messaging, and Q&A
Contribute to work plan of junior team members
Ensure quality work from team in order to meet/exceed client expectations
Participate in new business pitches
Play a role in the training and development of staff
Be involved in staffing of team including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates
Serve as a role-model to other team members
Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 7+ years corporate financial services experience
Experience leading accounts and working with media
BA or BS in communications or related field
Additional Qualifications: Prior agency experience
Strong financial services experience
Strong media skills
Experience with new and social media strategies and campaigns
A proficient client strategist and team leader
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications and engagement firm in 77 cities across 31 countries with a network extending to 129 cities in 81 countries. The firmiverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List Agency Standout in 2017. Weber Shandwick was honored as PRWeeklobal Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Holmes Reportlobal Agency of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017, and The Holmes Reportlobal Digital Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing, corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial communications and crisis management, using proprietary social, digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit .
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
