Account Director, Corporate Issues Management Specialist

1 day ago


New York, New York, United States Circa - IPG DXTRA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Director to join our Global Corporate Crisis and Issues Practice in New York. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in helping us grow our practice and support high-profile clients with crisis preparedness and planning activities, crisis simulations, and live crisis response.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support a range of issues and crisis communications situations for companies and organizations, including misinformation management, product safety issues, geopolitical and societal issues, regulatory compliance, workplace culture matters, cybersecurity and data breach issues, litigation defense, and DEI-related matters.
  • Develop and draft crisis plans, media strategies, materials, memos, crisis simulations, and other deliverables as needed.
  • Train and motivate emerging talent and help create opportunities for their growth.
  • Oversee and execute complex research and narrative intelligence projects to guide client strategy.
  • Provide regular counsel to clients and colleagues.
  • Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met within budget parameters.
  • Participate in new business development for the team and collaborate among practice areas at the agency in support of broader new business pitches that include a crisis and issues component.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or 7+ years of relevant experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political campaign, or at a company in the healthcare sector.
  • Experience directly counseling clients/senior ranking executives through a broad range of crises, issues, and special situations, with preference for those in the healthcare sector.
  • Experience with corporate reputation, brand management, and protection through integrated communications programs.
  • Familiarity with the latest digital trends in social media strategy, tools, and analytics, including generative AI tools.
  • Experience creating issues and crisis preparedness programs, including protocol, scenario plans, simulations drills, workshops, and media trainings.
  • Experience with cybersecurity event and litigation matter communications.
  • Communicates clearly, analytically, and persuasively both orally and in writing.
  • Proficient understanding of best practices in corporate communications and crisis and issues management.
  • Skilled crisis and issues media relations strategist and practitioner with top-tier media relations experience.
  • Thrives under pressure and can handle multiple projects in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment.
  • Exercises exceptional judgment when working with clients, team members, and vendors.
  • Pays close attention to detail and quality of work product.
  • Adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts.
  • Capable of mobilizing and motivating teams, anticipating needs, and instilling confidence.
What We Offer

Weber Shandwick is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement, Juice Money, MyDays, Short-Term Disability, Paid Employee Family Leave, and Family Building Benefit.

Salary range: $115,000 - $135,000. Note that actual salary will depend on factors such as current/former employee ranges, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure, and qualifications.



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