Account Director, Client Experience

Weber Shandwick Chicago has an exciting opportunity for an Account Director to join our Corporate/Enterprise team.We are looking for an engaging, curious and collaborative person with outstanding client service and interaction skills, as well as proven analysis, writing, strategic planning, media relations and digital/social media acumen to help drive the growth and success of a variety of accounts.Responsibilities:Developing public relations action plans; program goals; and earned /social media campaigns, targets and pitch angles that require input from senior team leadershipPlay day to day account lead for retail, B2B, financial sector and professional services accountsManaging teams and collaborating/responding to clientsResearching and writing briefing materials for client executivesWriting and editing press materials, key message documents, briefing materials, blog posts and pitch lettersStaying abreast of current industry news and trends, and sharing that information with account team membersDeveloping and managing timelines and weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are metBreaking down and managing detailed tasks with the account team associated with planning and implementing special public relations events such as press conferences and media tripsAnticipating and proactively offering solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programsInteracting with senior management and providing input into tactics and strategiesCultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships with media through regular communicationsPersuasively pitching media and securing high-profile coverage for clientsUnderstanding client objectives and priorities to help shape story anglesBasic Qualifications:6+ years of communications experience, preferably in an agency environmentUnderstanding of and experience working with professional and financial services companies, financial markets and products is a plusExcellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and writtenStrong attention to detail and project management skillsSocial media literacy with the ability to identify and recommend social program elementsAbility to multi-task effectively and work within tight deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and client expectationsConfident and comfortable presenting in front of groupsMedia relations experience for financial and professional services accounts is a plusThe 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 BenefitSalary range: $95,000 - $125,000Where 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 employee's/applicant's 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.#LI-JP1We makeour 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; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. #J-18808-Ljbffr