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Weber Shandwick . Weber Shandwick’s Global Crisis team helps leading organizations across the world manage breaking negative issues and events affecting reputation, as well as develop the internal culture and infrastructure needed to predict, prepare, and navigate them effectively. From conspiracy theories and environmental incidents to multinational bankruptcies, executive controversies, product recalls, high‑profile litigation and fake news, we live at the front lines of media, culture, and conversation. Candidate Qualities
As an Associate, you will have the unique opportunity to help drive communications around these challenging and exciting projects. You will be a day‑to‑day leader among the team’s Associate‑level staff, working directly with senior leadership to help drive research, develop materials, staff projects, scope work, manage vendors, track budgets and balance multiple shifting priorities in real time. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, be able to perform in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment, be intimately familiar with current events and news trends, translate that knowledge into actionable insights for clients, and possess true analytical fluency in social and digital communications. A strong academic record is necessary, and experience in issues management is a bonus – candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our Team
Our team is a group of smart, analytical and hardworking people who care deeply about helping clients navigate crises and make a positive impact on society. We operate on the front lines of complex issues, juggling multiple responsibilities and working on multi‑office client teams. You will have the opportunity to play a leading role in driving both ongoing client engagements and discrete projects. What You Will Be Doing
Serve as key team member supporting a range of complex, high‑profile corporate issues/crisis communications situations (e.g., cybersecurity issues, product safety issues and recalls, mergers & acquisitions, executive leadership changes, IPOs, etc.). Support development of press releases, crisis plans, media strategies, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis simulations and other deliverables as needed. Support monitoring and triaging of client issues. Conduct pressing research on a wide range of issues, review and prepare executive summaries and/or analyses detailing clear and concise findings, distill complex and substantial amounts of information into concise summaries and insights, and begin to propose strategic and actionable recommendations. Provide input during development of projects based on insights and knowledge of client preferences. Prepare for and take part in client meetings, including accurately capturing notes, agenda action items, call recaps, updating trackers, timelines and status documents. Serve as role model to team members, producing high‑quality work and continually updating manager on activity progress. Actively build own knowledge, contribute to inclusive team culture and consistently display behaviors that support integration. Participate in our A‑Team's On‑Duty rotational schedule covering evening and weekend hours to handle critical client reports, ad‑hoc research and support emergent crises. What We Are Looking For
Strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail. Strong understanding of social analytics. Full analytical fluency in all social/digital platforms. Experience in crisis communications, issues management, and/or public affairs. Sharp curiosity and an analytical mind. Ability to provide strategic and actionable recommendations based on research. Highly effective oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with corporate financials. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines consistently. Resourceful, effective problem solver. Comfortable asking for help from and providing direction to team members. Ability to take ownership, manage and see projects through from start to finish. Proactive self‑starter and a quick learner. Strong work ethic. Basic Qualifications
1‑3 years of professional experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political campaign or organization, law or a similar setting. BA or BS, preferably in Political Science, history, journalism, International Relations or similar fields; knowledge of basic PR skills and client service. Fluent in Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and proficiency in research, media and social monitoring platforms (e.g., Brandwatch, Sysomos, Cision, Muckrack, TV Eyes, Critical Mention, Lexis‑Nexis). Benefits
Medical Dental Vision 401k (with employer match) Tuition Reimbursement Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul. MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules. Short‑Term Disability. Paid Employee Family Leave. Family Building Benefit. NYC Salary range: $52,000‑60,000. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit 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 make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website.
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Associate, Crisis Communications
role at
Weber Shandwick . Weber Shandwick’s Global Crisis team helps leading organizations across the world manage breaking negative issues and events affecting reputation, as well as develop the internal culture and infrastructure needed to predict, prepare, and navigate them effectively. From conspiracy theories and environmental incidents to multinational bankruptcies, executive controversies, product recalls, high‑profile litigation and fake news, we live at the front lines of media, culture, and conversation. Candidate Qualities
As an Associate, you will have the unique opportunity to help drive communications around these challenging and exciting projects. You will be a day‑to‑day leader among the team’s Associate‑level staff, working directly with senior leadership to help drive research, develop materials, staff projects, scope work, manage vendors, track budgets and balance multiple shifting priorities in real time. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, be able to perform in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment, be intimately familiar with current events and news trends, translate that knowledge into actionable insights for clients, and possess true analytical fluency in social and digital communications. A strong academic record is necessary, and experience in issues management is a bonus – candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our Team
Our team is a group of smart, analytical and hardworking people who care deeply about helping clients navigate crises and make a positive impact on society. We operate on the front lines of complex issues, juggling multiple responsibilities and working on multi‑office client teams. You will have the opportunity to play a leading role in driving both ongoing client engagements and discrete projects. What You Will Be Doing
Serve as key team member supporting a range of complex, high‑profile corporate issues/crisis communications situations (e.g., cybersecurity issues, product safety issues and recalls, mergers & acquisitions, executive leadership changes, IPOs, etc.). Support development of press releases, crisis plans, media strategies, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis simulations and other deliverables as needed. Support monitoring and triaging of client issues. Conduct pressing research on a wide range of issues, review and prepare executive summaries and/or analyses detailing clear and concise findings, distill complex and substantial amounts of information into concise summaries and insights, and begin to propose strategic and actionable recommendations. Provide input during development of projects based on insights and knowledge of client preferences. Prepare for and take part in client meetings, including accurately capturing notes, agenda action items, call recaps, updating trackers, timelines and status documents. Serve as role model to team members, producing high‑quality work and continually updating manager on activity progress. Actively build own knowledge, contribute to inclusive team culture and consistently display behaviors that support integration. Participate in our A‑Team's On‑Duty rotational schedule covering evening and weekend hours to handle critical client reports, ad‑hoc research and support emergent crises. What We Are Looking For
Strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail. Strong understanding of social analytics. Full analytical fluency in all social/digital platforms. Experience in crisis communications, issues management, and/or public affairs. Sharp curiosity and an analytical mind. Ability to provide strategic and actionable recommendations based on research. Highly effective oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with corporate financials. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines consistently. Resourceful, effective problem solver. Comfortable asking for help from and providing direction to team members. Ability to take ownership, manage and see projects through from start to finish. Proactive self‑starter and a quick learner. Strong work ethic. Basic Qualifications
1‑3 years of professional experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political campaign or organization, law or a similar setting. BA or BS, preferably in Political Science, history, journalism, International Relations or similar fields; knowledge of basic PR skills and client service. Fluent in Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and proficiency in research, media and social monitoring platforms (e.g., Brandwatch, Sysomos, Cision, Muckrack, TV Eyes, Critical Mention, Lexis‑Nexis). Benefits
Medical Dental Vision 401k (with employer match) Tuition Reimbursement Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul. MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules. Short‑Term Disability. Paid Employee Family Leave. Family Building Benefit. NYC Salary range: $52,000‑60,000. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit 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 make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website.
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