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Vice President, Corporate

IPG DXTRA · Multiple locations ·

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Full Time

divh2Vice President, Client Experience/h2pWeber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency

were an engagement agency working at the cutting edge of the new media landscape. Were storytellers and content creators who engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and our people, embracing creativity and collaboration to build brands and reputations./ppWeber Shandwick is seeking a curious, ambitious and culturally savvy Vice President to join our team in Washington, D.C. This unique role sits across our growing Corporate and Brand teams, leading high-profile client assignments that require proven experience in corporate reputation, brand strategy and activation, consumer and stakeholder engagement, and integrated media expertise./ppThe ideal candidate is a seasoned team leader and media strategist who understands the complexity of todays business world and has a passion for creating communications strategies that make a real-world impact. They bring a proven track record of delivering effective integrated media campaigns and experience thriving on high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience working with corporations across multiple sectors

experience in retail, technology, consumer lifestyle and hospitality sectors is particularly relevant./ppThis position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule./ppYou live for a great story and have the strategic savvy to shape and deliver stories to multiple audiences across media platforms. With deep knowledge of top-tier business and lifestyle outlets, you know how to get stories placed

and noticed. You move seamlessly between legacy media and emerging platforms like Substack, podcasts, and content creators. Fluent in internet culture and always ahead of the trends, you know whats hot, whats next, and how to help organizations break through./ppYoure a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to manage multi-faceted, integrated campaigns without missing a beat. You bring structure to ambiguity, all while juggling deadlines, media moments, and client needs with calm confidence. Youre immersed in media and culture and know how to turn insights into earned impact. A creative storyteller and collaborative partner, you bring curiosity, originality, and drive to everything you do. Ready to drive high-impact communications? Lets talk./ppResponsibilities:/pulliShape and execute integrated communications strategies in partnership with agency and client teams/liliCounsel and interact effectively with clients and leaders at client organizations/liliBuild and maintain excellent relationships with top-tier media across business, national/local broadcast, multicultural and lifestyle verticals/liliImmersed in the media and cultural landscape, as well as emerging issues that may impact clients directly or indirectly/liliApproach client work with curiosity

always seeking to understand the brand, its competitors, and the broader industry context/liliProactively and reactively craft compelling, newsworthy stories that drive earned coverage/liliDevelop strategic, earned-first plans and write high-quality media materials, including pitches, press releases, and messaging documents/liliDeliver consistently high-caliber work with a client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail/liliCollaborate with agency and inter-agency partners, serving as a key contributor across teams to drive alignment and deliver cohesive, large-scale campaign work/liliMentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback, and professional development/liliCultivate and participate in new business opportunities and pitches/li/ulpCompetencies:/pulliBusiness Acumen

accelerate work to meet client and agency objectives/liliClient Service

build trust and deliver results across engagements/liliProactivity? exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative ideas/liliCollaboration build strong, high-impact relationships that deliver results/liliCritical Thinking ask probing questions; anticipate and address gaps and needs/liliConflict Resolution possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving issues/liliFuture-Forward

curious and engaged in AI as tool to enhance work and impact/li/ulpBasic Qualifications:/pulli9-12 years of experience/liliExperience leading integrated teams that collaborate effectively and deliver high-impact outcomes/liliExperience leading integrated media projects from start to finish, working with teams across various disciplines/liliRobust earned strategy and media relations experience/liliExperience providing counsel to senior leaders/liliBachelors degree/li/ulpSalary Range: $119,000 USD

$155,000 USD/ppWeber 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./p/div