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Weber Shandwick

Creative Director Job at Weber Shandwick in Chicago

Weber Shandwick, Chicago, IL, US, 60701

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Weber Shandwick is seeking a dynamic Creative Director with expertise in guiding big brands and corporations through the modern media landscape (paid, earned, and owned). The ideal candidate is a highly conceptual strategic thinker, capable of leading award-winning campaigns across corporate and consumer sectors. Responsibilities include leading creative development, driving engagement across digital and social media, and balancing corporate communication with creative innovation. The role requires excellent presentation and client-facing skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a collaborative spirit to mentor junior talent. The Creative Director will develop campaigns for both corporate and consumer work and contribute to new business efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Ideate and execute earned and social-first creative activations
  2. Generate corporate narratives for internal and external audiences
  3. Work directly with C-suite executives to identify stories and opportunities
  4. Liaise with client teams to ensure alignment with objectives
  5. Collaborate across integrated teams and platforms
  6. Foster a culture of creative innovation, excellence, and accountability
  7. Mentor staff and provide constructive feedback
  8. Stay current with industry trends and share best practices

Basic Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience as a Creative Director in a creative agency
  • Proven experience in big ideas, brand activations, scripts, social content, and creative writing
  • Experience in digital media, including social, content, video, media, and influencer marketing
  • Track record in delivering creative campaigns for PR strategies (earned, owned, paid)
  • Strong collaboration skills from concept to completion

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, tuition reimbursement, wellness stipends, flexible holiday schedules, disability, paid family leave, and family building benefits.

Salary range for Illinois: $143,000 - $190,000, depending on experience, market factors, and other considerations.

Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations during the application process, contact JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com.

Additional Information

  • Seniority level: Director
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Art/Creative
  • Industry: Public Relations and Communications Services

#J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The ideal candidate is a highly conceptual strategic thinker capable of leading award-winning campaigns across corporate and consumer sectors . Responsibilities include leading creative development, driving engagement across digital and social media, and balancing corporate communication with creative innovation . The role requires excellent presentation and client-facing skills, the ability to manage multiple projects . En Español: Weber Shandwick está buscando un director creativo dinámico con experiencia en guiar a grandes marcas y corporaciones a través del panorama de los medios modernos (pagados, ganados y propiedad). El candidato ideal es un pensador estratégico altamente conceptual, capaz de liderar campañas galardonadas en sectores corporativos y de consumo. Las responsabilidades incluyen dirigir el desarrollo creativo, impulsar la participación en las redes digitales y sociales y equilibrar la comunicación empresarial con la innovación creativa. El Director Creativo desarrollará campañas tanto para el trabajo corporativo como de los consumidores y contribuirá a nuevos esfuerzos empresariales.Responsabilidades primariasIdear e ejecutar las actividades creativas ganadas y social-firstGenerar narrativas corporativas para audiencias internas y externasTrabajar directamente con los ejecutivos del C-suite para identificar historias y oportunidadesLiación con equipos de clientes para garantizar la alineación con objetivos Colaborar entre equipos integrados y plataformasFoster una cultura de innovación, excelencia y responsabilidadEl personal mentor y proporcionar un apoyo constructivoStay informado sobre las tendencias de la industria y compartir mejores prácticasRequisitos básicos10+ años de experiencia como director en una agencia creativaProveer experiencia en grandes ideas, activaciones de marca, guiones, beneficios sociales y escrituraExperiencia creativosEn medios digitales, incluidas las redes sociales, la familia, 401K, los medios de comunicaciónEquipaje y empleador Encomendando estrategias creativasLa empresa está comprometida a ofrecer una amplia gama de conocimientos y competencias relacionadas con la creación de contenidos relacionados con la salud y la salud (incluyendo: 140,000 dólares) Oportunidad de pago, participación laboral, cumplimiento de relaciones públicas, ventas de negocios, etc. Para obtener alojamientos durante el proceso de solicitud, póngase en contacto con JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com.Informaciones adicionalesNiveles superiores: DirectorTipo de empleo: Función laboral a tiempo completo: Arte/Industria creativa: Servicios de Relaciones Públicas y Comunicaciones#J-18808-Ljbffr.