Vice President, Corporate

Vice President, CorporateChicago, Illinois, United StatesWeber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency we're an engagement agency and we're working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We're storytellers, 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 creative ways to build brands and reputations.Vice President CorporateWe 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 workWhat You Will Be Doing:Develop and grow positive relationships with clients, maintaining the company's reputation in terms of delivery and qualityProvide strategic counsel to clients where possible, being able to assess problems and define logical and effective solutions for clientsLead the delivery of high-profile accounts across multiple marketsExecute client programs to support media relations, corporate event and executive visibility programsWork successfully with partner agencies as part of a client integrated agency team, both internally at WS and externallyWork effectively with finance colleagues to deliver accurate quotations for all client projects or new business workWrite well-structured, persuasive content and help train other team colleagues to do the sameContribute innovative ideas for the client and new business work, inspiring ideation amongst team membersQualifications:9+ years public relations experience, corporate PR background desiredPast experience working in an agency or in-house role coordinating with agency partnersExperience working on Corporate reputation campaigns across industriesYou are both a creative and a strategic thinker, and a natural team leaderNeeds to have a track record in client service to senior level clientsStrategic media relations knowledgeExperience working with C-suite executives on executive visibility programsBA or BS in Communications or related degreeSalary range $116,000 USD - $155,000 USDWhere 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.