Account Director, Client Experience

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, creative, and media-savvy Account Director to join our team in Washington, D.C. This role is based on our Social Impact & Sustainability team, part of Weber Advisory—a unit delivering trusted, agile C‑suite counsel by blending communications expertise with cultural insights to accelerate stakeholder and organizational value. 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.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned media strategist with a passion for policy, advocacy, and communications that make a real‑world impact. They bring a proven track record of delivering effective integrated media campaigns and experience thriving on high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced environment. In addition, candidates should have experience working with organizations operating in the social impact, philanthropic, and on inclusive finance and wealth gap issues.

This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.

About you

You live for a great story and have the strategic savvy to shape and deliver stories across media platforms. With deep knowledge of top‑tier business and lifestyle outlets, you know how to get stories placed — and noticed. You move seamlessly between legacy media and emerging platforms like Substack, podcasts, and content creators. Fluent in internet culture and always ahead of the trends, you know what’s trending, what’s next, and how to help organizations break through.

You’re a strategic thinker who thrives in fast‑paced environments and knows how to manage multi‑faceted, integrated campaigns without missing a beat. You bring structure to ambiguity, all while juggling deadlines, media moments, and client needs with calm confidence. You’re immersed in public policy and culture and know how to turn insights into earned impact. A creative storyteller and collaborative partner, you bring curiosity, originality, and drive to everything you do. Ready to drive high‑impact communications? Let’s talk.

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

Business Acumen – accelerate work to meet client and agency objectives

Client Service – build trust and deliver results across engagements

Proactivity– exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative ideas

Collaboration– build strong, high‑impact relationships that deliver results

Critical Thinking– ask probing questions; anticipate and address gaps and needs

Conflict Resolution– possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving issues

Basic Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Washington DC Salary range : $95,000 – $125,000

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.

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 JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com . 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.

Vice President, Consumer Team

Weber Shandwick is looking for a dynamic Vice President to join our Consumer team in our New York office supporting iconic global consumer brands.

We are looking for a driven, self‑motivated and culturally fluent, Vice President to join our Consumer team, working across global lifestyle and CPG brands. As Vice President, you will be responsible for leading day‑to‑day business and spearheading high‑profile, award‑worthy, earned‑driven integrated campaigns for some of our top client brands. This is a high‑visibility leadership role in a fast‑paced, integrated environment with cross‑functional collaboration across channels and partners. You’ll work closely with clients, and integrated agency teams to deliver social‑first, earned‑led programs that drive engagement and buzz, while guiding a team of rising talent.

What the Role Entails

Lead multi‑channel campaigns with an emphasis on earned media, cultural storytelling, and social / digital engagement

Collaborate within IATs, working alongside creative, paid media, influencer, and experiential partners

Oversee campaign launches from start to finish inclusive of planning, event / activation production, management of talent partner(s), and development of media materials and social briefs

Ability to turn ideas into workable plans and presentations via decks

Build trusted relationships with senior clients, offering strategic POVs and counsel

Ensure programs are rooted in insights and measured against KPIs

Manage diverse internal teams and SMEs with clarity and organization

Lead by providing mentorship, fostering growth and innovation

Who You Are

Must have a strong passion for lifestyle and beauty brands, with a sharp awareness of emerging cultural and consumer trends

Proven experience executing successful campaigns that generated earned media, drove social engagement, and made a cultural impact

An expert in navigating Integrated Agency Teams, juggling multiple workstreams, and managing multiple clients

A strategic thinker with strong instincts for what drives earned media and social buzz

Strong ability to remain nimble and counsel clients through conflict

Aptitude for financial analysis

Confident working with senior clients and leading large teams

A natural leader with strong presentation skills who pays attention to detail

Sharp writing skills and a creative mindset

Commitment and dedication to the agency’s success as well as individual career

Benefits

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

NYC Salary range : $125,000 – $165,000

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.

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 JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com . 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.

Intern – Consumer Clients

This Intern will work on iconic food & beverage and beauty brands that are household names. This is a full‑time (40 hours / week), paid internship that will start in January 2026. This role is hybrid out of our NYC office.

The Essentials

Thinking : Intellectual curiosity and creativity is a must

Storytelling : Understand the elements that make a story exciting and how to highlight them in what you read in the press and what you see on social media

Communication : Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly

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

Interpersonal : Play nice, whether it’s in a team, with a team or independently

Technical : Know Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Media databases and social tracking tools are a bonus (examples : Cision, Muckrack)

Detail‑Oriented : Whether it’s a media list or a recap report, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is essential

Spark : Understand what sets you apart

What You Will Be Doing

Research : Analyze brands using various resources, thoughtful and detailed research helps our bring ideas and plans to life

Engage : Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams

Plan : Assist in event coordination and logistics

Create : Craft written communications including media materials, from briefing books to media pitches

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

Monitor : Track brands in traditional, online, and social media during some of their biggest PR moments of the year. Previous campaign reporting experience is a plus

Organization : Organize and maintain product closet, check inventory, order product / shipping supplies

Product send outs : Compile various product mailers and coordinate product shipments

What We Are Looking For

Someone who has an interest in, and enthusiasm for public relations and consumer brands

Able to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced agency environment

Strong writing skills and understanding of the media landscape

Strong attention to detail

Go‑getter and proactive mindset – you’re willing to go above and beyond your daily tasks

A contributing member of the team

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be a college graduate by the start of the internship or have demonstrated transferrable skills

Must be available to work 40 hours a week starting January

NYC 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.

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 JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com . 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.

Public Relations Intern, Public Affairs (Spring 2026)

We’re looking for an Intern to work on a range of public affairs clients. This is a full‑time (40 hours / week), paid internship that will start in January and go through May. 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.

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 January to May

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.

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 JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com . 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.

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