Associate – Media Relations

Associate, Media Relations, Corporate

The Corporate practice at Weber Shandwick Boston has an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our team. This opportunity is perfect for a strategic, creative and organized individual, who is a fast-learner and keen observer of cultural trends. Ideal candidates should be passionate about earned media and client service.

As a crucial supporting role on client work, this individual will work closely with multiple cross-channel marketing and PR teams within the Boston office and across the nation to assist in the development, execution and measurement of local and national campaigns on behalf of our clients. We’re looking for an individual with the confidence to actively participate in client and team projects, but also the motivation to own solo projects with an intuition of when to reach out for collaboration.

Job description:

• Drafting public relations action plans, goals, media targets and pitch angles 
• Persuasively pitching media and securing high-profile coverage for clients
• Staying abreast of current industry news and trends, and ideating creative media, thought leadership and social activations based on your observations; understanding client objectives and priorities to help shape activations  
• Developing and managing timelines and weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are met
• Managing editorial calendars, awards, and speaking opportunity programs on behalf of your account teams, including vetting opportunities, crafting applications, and liaising with coordinators
• Anticipating and proactively offering solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs 
• Developing written media and communications materials – from media pitches to digital content
• Researching media topics, trends, important issues, and reporters in support of new assignments and projects
• Delving into sometimes complex and technical topics to build a deep understanding of clients’ business, industry and points of view
• Assisting in client communications, including developing and coordinating routine account management materials such as timelines, activity reports, client documentation and project management support

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of professional experience in an agency or similar setting 
• Experience and interest in working with corporate clients across industries
• Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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
• 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

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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