Overview Weber Shandwick is looking for an Account Director to join our Consumer team in our New York office.

What We Are Looking For

Can turn ideas into workable plans and presentations

Capacity to convey ownership of assigned projects to junior team members

Can solve conflict

Can mobilize and motivate teams

Can work independently and as part of a team

Excellent oral and written business communication skills

Aptitude for financial analysis

Can complete challenging projects within set parameters

Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors

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

Can anticipate client and team needs

Attention to detail and quality

Instills confidence with clients and colleagues

Responsibilities Weber Shandwick seeks a strong, motivated, hard-working and curious Account Director to join our Consumer Practice, working across lifestyle and CPG brands. You will spearhead high profile, earned-driven integrated activations and productions. You will work with high profile celebrity talent, influencers and red-carpet events. You will be responsible for managing client and inter-agency relationships, playing a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of our Consumer Practice. You will be responsible for all aspects of a client relationship and account team. You will supervise big pieces of business with multiple work streams and team members. Other responsibilities include recommending programs and activities coordinating with client\'s goals, effectively delegating projects, offering counsel to team members and allocating agency resources to match client budgets. You will also be engaged with business development, strategic program planning, analytics, media relations and the development and execution of creative concepts. Ideally, you will have agency or consulting experience in the Consumer communications or beauty/lifestyle space.

Basic Qualifications

At least 6-8 years\' experience in agency, PR/Communications space

Experienced in Integrated Media Strategy and Media Relations, ideally within the consumer or CPG space

Bachelor\'s Degree in Communications, Business Management, or related field

Benefits

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: $100,000 - $130,000

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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