Account Director, Social Impact and Public Affairs

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.

• Serve as a client advisor, providing counsel on social, policy and communications issues.
• Develop and execute bespoke communications strategies – with earned media at the center – that meet clients’ reputational goals.
• Confidently lead day-to-day client engagement, ensuring we deliver our best work and exceed client expectations.
• Craft compelling narratives, messaging and content on behalf of clients and their principals, including press releases, op-eds and social media content.
• Build, maintain and leverage relationships with media to advance client narratives and objectives.
• Track and provide timely recommendations on developments in politics and culture – and media trends – that impact clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, serving as an integral part of ensuring we deliver cohesive campaign work.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance and feedback.
• Identify and support new business opportunities to expand the agency’s client base.

• Client Leadership: Proven ability to confidently engage with and provide strategic counsel to senior clients, establishing yourself as a knowledgeable advisor.
• Political & Cultural Fluency: Deeply immersed in the digital landscape, closely following national political and social issue conversations.
• Executive Communications: Demonstrated experience working for a principal (e.g., corporate executive, public official) and writing compelling content on their behalf.
• Media Savvy: A strong network of media contacts that can be leveraged for client relationship-building and pitching, with a track record of delivering successful media campaigns.

• 8-10 years of professional experience in communications or public affairs agencies, Capitol Hill, Executive Branch agencies, political campaigns, media, nonprofit or similar organizations.
• Experience with wealth equity or community uplift programs, particularly those impacting the Black community.
• A background working on political or social issues.
• A resilient mindset, deep curiosity and healthy sense of humor.
• Bachelor’s Degree

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. We’re passionate about expanding the boundaries of what we offer our clients by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. We’re always looking for new colleagues who reflect the best of our values: curiosity, inclusion, courage and impact.

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

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.

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