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Executive Vice President, Corporate Issues, Crisis Communications & Issues Management
Weber Shandwick
New York, NY, United States
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Description
About Us
When Weber Shandwick was formed we set out a mission that, by design, has no end date. We committed to be "engaging always." We knew then, and more so now, that being open, aspirational and entrepreneurial is what it takes to engage people and deliver business impact in a rapidly changing environment.
Our journey to date might surprise you. From a powerful PR base, we’ve built-in one of the world’s largest, global social agencies. Then we added Mediaco, a pioneering, award-winning content consulting and publishing operation. And today, we continue to lead digital and advertising assignments for some of the world's most enduring companies and social causes.
Along the way, we’ve been validated repeatedly by Ad Age’s “A List,” creative leadership at Cannes Lions and global frontrunner status in the PR category. Yet despite our industry-leading status among marketing services agencies, we're still just getting started. We strive to bring our collective intelligence, open architecture model and continuous learning to our work, not to mention agility required to deliver it.
We’re strategists, builders, analysts, producers, designers, creatives, technologists. And we unite around big ideas.
So “engaging always.” is really about innovative change. And that's what we continue do every day, adding new dimensions and diverse talent to our mix across our network of more than 81 countries around the world.
We Are Seeking
The Weber Shandwick New York office is seeking an Executive Vice President to join its Crisis Communications & Issues Management Group. You will have the opportunity to drive a broad range of both issues-oriented and proactive reputation campaigns, as well as help clients prepare for and manage complex issues and crises.
You be able to lead day-to-day client and team activity, cultivate strong relationships with clients, help craft and lead execution of new programs, plans & strategies, and work with a broad set of media (business and trade; traditional print, online and broadcast). You can drive forward plans and programs within set parameters and achieve outstanding results for clients. Finally, you should be curious, resourceful and entrepreneurial.
What You Will Be Doing
• Serve as primary or day-to-day client contact and flag, triage and manage client issues
• Develop and ensure execution of plans and recommendations (including digital and social media strategies) for clients
• Is current in the latest digital trends in social media strategy, tools and analytics
• Provide media and crisis training to clients
• Develop and deliver client presentations (as needed)
• Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met within set budget parameters
• Build, nurture and expand client relationships
• Ensure efficient, effective project management and client satisfaction
• Participate in new business development for the group and collaborate among practice areas at the agency in support of new business pitches
• Structure and staff new and existing project teams, including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates
• Train and motivate Crisis & Issues Group staff members and help create opportunities for their growth
• Conduct performance appraisals of direct reports
• Other duties as necessary
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
• Blends analytical strength with focused creativity to turn ideas into workable plans.
• Can lead and drive forward plans and programs with senior-level guidance
• Thrives under pressure and can handle multiple projects in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
• Has a track record of placing stories for clients and forging reporter relationships and strong contacts with healthcare reporters and producers
• Can mobilize, motivate and account teams
• Can anticipate client and team needs and instill confidence in clients and colleagues
• Is adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts
• Pays close attention to detail and quality
• Exercises exceptional judgment when working with team members, clients and vendors
• Has experience and interest in supporting new business efforts
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• At least 10 years’ of relevant reputation building and crisis & issues communications experience at a prior agency and/or a company
• Has strong project management skills (e.g., managing budgets and plan rollouts)
• Is able to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing
Weber Shandwick is 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