Vice President, Corporate

## Who We Are

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers and content creators, and we engage people *in* the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and innovative ways to build brands and reputations.

## Vice President – Corporate

### We Are Seeking

The Weber Shandwick Chicago office is currently seeking a Vice President to support several clients in our growing Corporate/Enterprise Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in brand and reputation‑building communications, managing executive visibility, media strategy, and team leadership. The candidate will have the opportunity to drive a broad range of corporate reputation campaigns across a variety of clients, while leading a team of practitioners and collaborating with Weber Shandwick’s network to develop strategic and creative client work.

### What You Will Be Doing

– Develop and grow positive relationships with clients, maintaining the company’s reputation for delivery and quality
– Provide strategic counsel to clients, assessing problems and defining logical and effective solutions
– Lead the delivery of high‑profile accounts across multiple markets
– Execute client programs to support media relations, corporate events, and executive visibility initiatives
– Work successfully with partner agencies as part of an integrated client team, both internally at WS and externally
– Collaborate with finance colleagues to deliver accurate quotations for client projects or new business opportunities
– Write well‑structured, persuasive content and help train other team members to do the same
– Contribute innovative ideas for clients and new business, inspiring ideation among team members

### Qualifications

– 9+ years of public relations experience; corporate PR background desired
– Experience working in an agency or in‑house role coordinating with agency partners
– Experience working on corporate reputation campaigns across industries
– A creative and strategic thinker, and a natural team leader
– Proven track record in senior‑level client service
– Strategic media relations knowledge
– Experience working with C‑suite executives on visibility programs
– BA or BS in Communications or related field
– Salary range: $116,000 USD – $155,000 USD

Where an employee or prospective employee falls within this range will depend on factors including actual ranges for current/former employees in the role, market considerations, budget, tenure and standing with the company (for current employees), as well as the applicant’s background, experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit 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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