Account Director, Earned Media Strategy

Account Director, Earned Media, Financial ServicesThe Weber Shandwick team is seeking an Account Director of Earned Media with exceptional earned strategy and media relations prowess to support financial services clients in our Corporate Advisory Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience working with financial services brands, advancing thought leadership and proprietary research, building corporate reputation, and positioning FS products and services via earned and integrated programming.About you: Are you someone who tracks the changes happening in the modern media landscape and has unique experience telling stories for financial services brands and executives? Do you love the thrill of the pitch and building media relationships? If so, read on! We are looking for a highly collaborative, original thinker who is endlessly curious about the intersections of people, companies, culture, and media. We want someone who is able to frame a story, develop succinct insights, and explain what it all means in a compelling way. Come grow your career as part of our leading community of earned media strategists.Responsibilities:Builds and maintains excellent relationships with key corporate, business and financial mediaUnderstands industry landscape/issues that may directly and indirectly impact a clientProactively and reactively crafts and tells compelling stories on behalf of clientsLeads the development of and is responsible for the execution of earned and integrated media programsDevelops strategies/plans and media materialsBrings a client-focused attitude that results in work being performed to the highest quality standardsCounsels and interacts effectively with clients and leaders at client organizationsServes as key team member on client and inter-agency teamsMentors, coaches and develops direct reports and more junior team membersCultivates and participates in new business opportunities and pitchesCompetencies:Business Acumen– align talent strategies to drive business goalsClient Service– client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levelsProactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategiesCollaboration– build strong relationships at all levels across the organizationCritical Thinking– ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needsConflict Resolution– possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issuesBasic Qualifications:7+ years of experience. Agency experience preferred.Experience leading projects from start to finish, working with integrated teams across various disciplines.Experience supporting clients in financial services with relevant subject matter expertise (e.g. fintech, banking, investing, payments, retirement, insurance, wealth management, etc.).Earned strategy and media relations experience with relevant media relationshipsBachelor's degreeThe Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:MedicalDentalVision401k (with employer match)Tuition ReimbursementJuice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soulMyDays – Flexible holiday schedulesShort-Term DisabilityPaid Employee Family LeaveFamily Building BenefitNYC Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000Weber 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.