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Weber Shandwick · 12 hours ago

Account Director, Client Experience

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ years exp

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, creative, and media-savvy Account Director to join their team in Washington, D.C. This role will focus on executing communications, reputation and earned media strategies for nonprofit, foundation, corporate and public sector clients at the intersection of business, policy, media and culture.

AdvertisingAnalyticsConsultingContentMarketingPublic RelationsReputation

Responsibilities

Shape and execute integrated communications strategies in partnership with agency and client teams

Counsel and interact effectively with clients and leaders at client organizations

Build and maintain excellent relationships with top-tier media across business, national/local broadcast, multicultural and lifestyle verticals

Maintain a strong understanding of the media and cultural landscape, as well as emerging issues that may impact clients directly or indirectly

Approach client work with curiosity — always seeking to understand the brand, its competitors, and the broader industry context

Proactively and reactively craft compelling, newsworthy stories that drive earned coverage

Develop strategic earned plans and write high-quality media materials, including pitches, press releases, and messaging documents

Deliver consistently high-caliber work with a client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail

Collaborate with agency and inter-agency partners, serving as a key contributor across teams to drive alignment and deliver cohesive, large-scale campaign work

Mentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback, and professional development

Cultivate and participate in new business opportunities and pitches

Qualification

Integrated media strategyMedia relationsClient counselingPublic policy knowledgeStorytellingProactivityCollaborationCritical thinkingConflict resolution

Required

7-9 years of experience

Experience leading integrated media projects from start to finish, working with teams across various disciplines

Robust earned strategy and media relations experience

Experience providing counsel to senior leaders

Bachelor's degree

Company

Weber Shandwick

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Weber Shandwick is a global public relations firm with offices in major media, business, and government capitals around the world. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.

Founded in 2001

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees