Manager, Media Relations – Corporate – Weber Shandwick

Job Description

Manager, Earned Media Strategy / Media Relations

About the Opportunity

The Weber Shandwick team is currently seeking a Manager (Account Supervisor equivalent) with exceptional media relations prowess to support several corporate clients in our Corporate Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate and brand reputation building communications, managing executive visibility, earned media strategy and execution with experience and comfort working across sectors. Are you someone who knows the modern media landscape and has a unique experience telling stories for corporate brands? Do you love the thrill of the pitch and building relationships with media? Then read on!

Responsibilities
• Manage and build relationships with media
• Monitor media outlets for coverage of client news and competitor developments
• Creatively and proactively develop media programs
• Contribute to the development processes of integrated media strategies for major campaigns and product launches
• Take responsibility to execute media relations strategies
• Understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client
• Brainstorm and pitch compelling ideas for media and influencer pitch efforts
• Mine current news cycle for ad hoc media opportunities
• Develop proposals, releases, newsroom blogs, bylined articles, and other press materials
• Proof and edit client related documents as needed
• Communicate with clients on daily basis and provide basic client counsel
• Serve as a key participant in client meetings and presentations
• Conduct and manage the flow of research and work materials necessary to analyze client issues
• Mentor junior staff

Competencies
• Business Acumen– align talent strategies to drive business goals
• Client Service– client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels
• Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies
• Collaboration– build strong relationships at all levels across the organization
• Critical Thinking– ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs
• Conflict Resolution– possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issues

Basic Qualifications
• 1-2 years experience managing/leading small groups and projects
• 3-5 years experience in a PR/communications role(s)
• Media relations experience
• Bachelor’s Degree

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

NYC Salary range: $74,000 – $85,000

Where 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.

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