Associate, Earned Media

Agency:

Weber Shandwick

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Earned Media

Job Description:

Who We Are
Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency were an engagement agency and were working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. Were 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.

Associate Earned Media Consumer Brand Practice
Weber Shandwick is seeking an Associate Earned Media to join our Integrated Media team in the Central Region.

As an Associate you will support campaign development and execution for integrated campaigns events and partnerships driving awareness reach and engagement for multiple clients. The ideal candidate brings consumer brand experience and is deeply immersed in consumer culture. Experience may span categories such as food and beverage grocery retail sustainability and other consumer-focused sectors. They also bring a strong point of view on whats trending across media social platforms and the broader cultural landscape.

Job description:
Serves as a key integrated team member in support of national and global campaigns including developing and maintaining action plans goals and objectives media materials and campaign strategies in collaboration with and support from senior team members
Generates ideas and drafts materials (e.g. announcements written content press Q&A proposals and reports) across a range of consumer and corporate programs
Research media topics cultural trends important issues and the media landscape in support of new assignments and projects
Attends client events and manages on-site media and influencers at local and national events
Maintains a keen interest in current news and cultural trends; proactively shares insights with teams and clients to inform plans strategies and activations
Anticipates and proactively offers solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs
Actively engages in daily client communication and manages detailed tasks with the account and client teams
Develops and manages project timelines call agendas and recaps as well as integrated weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are met
Is highly collaborative and thrives in an environment where they work with a range of more junior and senior team members

Requirements:
1 years of public relations experience at an agency or in-house; consumer experience strongly preferred
Experience and interest in working with consumer and lifestyle clients
Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to multi-task effectively and work within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 employees/applicants 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. $50000-$55000

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