Vice President, Social Strategy

Chicago, IL, United States

Weber Shandwick Chicago is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Vice President of Social Strategy to join our team. This role requires an experienced digital and social leader who will build and guidecore components of all social strategy workstreams and serve as a daily client contact. The VP of Social Strategy will have a high degree of autonomy to lead, develop, and implement strategies across multiple accounts and teams.

Weber Shandwick engages audiences in our client’s stories, wherever they get told. Our success is built upon a deep commitment to client service, our community, creativity, collaboration and engaging stakeholders in new and innovative ways to build campaigns that deliver.

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day social strategy lead for a major client engagement

Develop and implement innovative social brand strategies that are integrated with overall client marketing objectives/goals

Become an expert on our client’s business and how their communications objectives help achieve business goals.

Take broad concepts and strategy and translate them into meaningful, actionable social and platform strategy operating plans that achieve our client’s communications objectives.

Identify ways to measure success against campaign goals and achievable outcomes; determine methods to collect and present data and analysis to clients as well as internal stakeholders.

Provide key data and analysis of digital/social/mobile media campaigns to clients as well as internal staff

Collaborate with internal and external agency teams to develop and implement integrated media strategy, media planning and program execution

Lead development of social media management standards, policies and rules of engagement for social channels

Define KPIs and implement measurement, analytics and reporting methods to gauge success, providing key data and analysis of digital/social media campaigns to clients as well as internal account and management staff;

Assess social and digital technological innovations to find ways to further current client offerings (i.e. new social platforms and social listening tools)

Participate in new business pitch development and presentations

Works autonomously on POVs and thought-leadership pieces for internal and external communications

Provides ongoing proactive strategic council on areas of opportunity to continue organic business growth and program evolution

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 9 years of experience with a brand (client-side), or a digital advertising and/or digital PR agency, with a preference for experience leading and managing social and digital programs (or commensurate experience)

Possess expert-level proficiency in social media platforms and inherent curiosity about emerging platforms. Should be willing to experiment with cutting-edge platforms and techniques and explain the “why this matters” to client at a strategic level.

Work well within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams – displaying proven ability in running a team, controlling timelines and budgets, anticipating issues and working towards solutions to complex problems.

Be able to communicate with client contacts across multiple levels, both at a reporting and strategic counsel level

Have exceptional creative and business writing skills

Have deep working knowledge of the social and digital ecosystem, including working relationships with social platforms and partners

Understand the paid media environment and how it applies to a holistic social media strategy

Have the proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced office environment

Have experience working with an analytics team to measure campaign ROI and generate insights that inform future recommendations and decisions.

Additional Qualifications

Work well within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams of digital strategists and other channel experts – displaying proven ability to run a team, deliver complex programs in a timely manner, control timelines and budgets, anticipate issues and work towards solutions to complex problems.

Show a clear ability to work autonomously, with solid decision-making skills and ability to drive an agenda that merges client priorities with target audience interests.

Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to successfully present program recommendations and establish relationships with senior clients as a trusted advisor.

Bring enthusiasm for digital business growth and creating never-been-done-before client programs.

Have the proven ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced office environment that requires and rewards excellence.

About Us

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications and engagement firm in 78 cities with a network extending to 129 cities around the world. The firm’s diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List Agency Standout in 2017 and 2018. Weber Shandwick was honored as PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Holmes Report’s Global Agency of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017, and The Holmes Report’s Global Digital Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing, corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial communications and crisis management, using proprietary social, digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com .

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

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

Short-Term Disability

Paid Employee Family Leave

Family Building Benefit

Weber Shandwick is 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. Learn more at www.webershandwick.com

#LI-JP1

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] . 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.

Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications agency, is seeking a talented and an enthusiastic fall internin Washington, DC, to work with our Analytics practice.

Our Analytics internship is a full-time, paid program designed to complement and enhance academic studies through participation in a variety of assignments and professional responsibilities. Interns work side by side with the firm’s diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators.

The intern assigned to our analytics team will work on a range of projects from communications reporting and automation to machine learning, and big data integration. You’ll work on clients of all types, using diverse data sets to solve strategic business and communications problems. Our strategy Analytics interns typically meet the following profile:

Data Strategists : business analysts with basic understanding of statistics, digital analytics, and data visualization with a focus on how to use data to tell stories and build business cases

General Responsibilities:

Conduct, compile, and present analyses to inform the strategic direction of integrated campaigns

Carry out social media listening research to identify trends in online conversations and to pinpoint key influencers; should have basic comfort with Boolean queries or an interest in learning

Use web and social media analytics platforms to measure campaign and content performance and provide data-backed recommendations for optimization

Understand client background and needs, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors in the marketplace

Participate in strategic brainstorming sessions when invited by account leads or supervisors

Sanitize raw data inputs and perform quantitative analysis in Microsoft Excel

Basic Qualifications:

Availability: 40 hours a week throughout the duration of your internship. Our internship program runs from September – December.

Additional Qualifications: Ideal Analytics intern candidates will possess some combination of the following. Please note: you do not have to have ALL of these qualifications, just some combination of them, in order to be a viable Analytics candidate.

Interest in data-based storytelling or data journalism

Basic understanding of intersection of traditional and digital media platforms and familiarity with developments in the media industry

Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, time-management, and critical-thinking skills

Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily in Excel and secondarily in PowerPoint

Experience working with or interest in web analytics, social and traditional media monitoring, and social media analytics platforms

Experience working with or interest in data visualization tools and creative ways to display information

Keen eye for data trends and the ability to solve strategic business and communications problems

Familiarity with developments in the media industry, plus knowledge of a variety of social platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) and the latest news and trends affecting these channels

Basic understanding of statistics, digital analytics, data engineering and data visualization with a focus on how to integrate analytics into marketing and communications strategies

Washington DC Salary range: $20.00 – $20.00

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.

#LI-LC1

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] . 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.

As part of a dynamic content creation team our Design Intern will work with all members, including senior leadership, creative directors, designers, art directors, copywriters and producers.

From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick’s Interns form the foundation of a talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning programs. During the program, you will work on campaigns for iconic brands and companies that you likely encounter every single day.

What’s in it for you? Our Interns will earn practical experience as fully integrated members of account teams and will receive coaching from team members to help advanceyourcareer goals.

How to apply:

Candidates are required to submit the following supplements. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration.

Resume

Portfolio link or relevant work samples (share anything that conveys the way you think or approach assignments, even if it was never produced; we like chicken scratches)

More about the position:

What you’ll do on a daily basis:

Create:Work within a creative team and collaborate actively with account managers and strategists to produce campaigns from conception to completion

Design:You know your way aroundAdobe Creative Suiteand can bring ideas to life in a visually engaging way—from 360° brand platforms to video, social, experiential, print, tech, and more

Engage:Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams

Plan:Assist in event coordination and logistics

Hustle: You bring fresh thinking, elevated creativity and great ideas to every assignment.

Monitor:Track brands in traditional and social media

What we’re looking for from you:

Thinking:Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes

Digital:Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are

doing on them and what they should do next

Communication:Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly

Management:Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well

Detail-oriented:Attentionto detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work isa must

Technical:Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Dynamic:Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment

Spark:Understand what sets you apart

What you’ll get from us:

Buddy: All new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing

Built-In Mentorship: Access to former interns through panels and learning sessions who can give insight into what their experience was like, and advice on making the most of your summer

In-person trainings and coaching: You’ll be invited to workshops and ongoing trainings in-person to introduce you to the latest and greatest in the industry

A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position

A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly, at 40-hours per week

Requirements:

Recent college graduate or related experience

Availability: 40 hours a week from September to December

Washington DC Salary range: $20.00 – $20.00

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.

#LI-LC1

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] . 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.

We’re looking for a fall intern to work on a range of public affairs clients.This is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship that will start in September and go through December. This role is hybrid out of our DC office.

From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick’s Interns form the foundation of a talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning programs. During the program, you’ll work on campaigns for iconic brands and companies you likely encounter every single day.

What’s in it for you? Our interns will earn practical experience as fully integrated members of account teams and will receive coaching from Weber Shandwick colleagues to help advance your career goals.

More about the position:

What you’ll do all day:

Create: Craft written communications including media materials and compelling social content

Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams

Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics

Hustle: Pitch stories to media, develop media lists, track placements, etc.

Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media

What we’re looking for from you:

Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes

Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next

Communication:Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly

Management:Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well

Detail-Oriented:Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is a must

Technical: Know Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with platforms like Cision, Muckrack,Meltwater, Talkwalker, Brandwatch, and/or Quid are a plus

Dynamic: Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment

Spark: Understand what sets you apart

What you’ll get from us:

Buddy: all new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing

Built-In Mentorship: access to former interns through panels and learning sessions who can give insight into what their experience was like, and advice on making the most of your summer

In-person trainings and coaching: you’ll be invited to workshops and ongoing trainings in-person to introduce you to the latest and greatest in the industry

A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position

A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly, at 40-hours per week

Requirements:

Recent college graduate or related experience

Availability: 40 hours a week from September to December

Washington DC Salary range: $20.00 – $20.00

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.

#LI-LC1

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] . 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