OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we're the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world's leading brands and businesses.

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We're also PRWeek's 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.

OUR VALUES

CURIOSITY -We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions

INCLUSION - We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias

COURAGE - We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made

IMPACT - We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world

POSITION PROFILE

As a Senior Manager in the healthcare practice, you will be part of the team servicing a wide range of clients. You will play an important role in campaign and content development and implementation, media relations and event management. You will contribute to and/or lead the development of campaigns and impactful content to educate, inform and engage a wide array of audiences. You should expect to be involved with multiple projects and a wide range of internal and external collaborators.

Other responsibilities include recommending programs and activities according to client goals, effectively delivering against timelines in collaboration with team members, sharing experience and counsel with team members and overseeing agency resources to match client budgets. Senior Managers will also be involved in business development and the development of strategic programs.

As an important member of the healthcare team, familiarity and comfort with healthcare content is essential to drive value to our pharmaceutical and non-profit healthcare clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Client

• Lead or support all aspects of a client collaboration, including day-to-day account and client management, strategic media counsel, materials review and content development, etc.
• Manage timelines and resources for multiple projects, as well as offer solutions to anticipated challenges.
• Lead the production and implementation of projects with the support of junior team members, as appropriate
• Earn the confidence of mid-to-senior level client contacts within a client's organization
• Proactively handle client problems quickly and adeptly
• Actively support new business proposals, including research, deck development, etc
• Develop and deliver client presentations as appropriate

Media

• Collaborate on the development of media relations strategies and deliver results
• Know the industry's issues that directly and indirectly affect the client
• Develop a good working knowledge of client relevant media
• Generate ideas for media outreach and pitch efforts
• Implement special public relations events such as press conferences and analyst tours

Writing

• Write and develop various communications and press materials, including narratives, messaging documents, releases, customer profiles, bylined articles, etc
• Brief and oversee collaboration with writers/creatives on content development and editorial deliverables.
• Ensure editorial procedures and processes are followed

Team

• Promote collaboration within and across teams
• Guide and mentor junior team members, as appropriate
• Share experience with team and leaders to evolve the capabilities and dynamic of the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 7-10 years related professional experience
• Native-level English (both spoken and written)
• Demonstrable experience leading communications projects implemented in multiple countries and languages
• Proven ability to present recommendations and establish relationships with senior clients as a trusted advisor
• Results-focused, with a history of identifying optimal, achievable solutions to meet campaign goals
• Understanding of industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client, particularly the compliance and regulatory landscape and its implications on the healthcare industry's use of social/digital media

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.