Junior Associate (Public Relations, Consumer)

OverviewPart of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024. Our Values: CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questionsINCLUSION – We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no biasCOURAGE – We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made IMPACT – We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do.

Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the worldAbout the opportunity: You are a conversation-starter, a headline-grabber, an attention-getter, a reputation-guarder, and an idea-launcher. Comfortable with both traditional and 'new media' PR, you are excited by the increasing opportunities to support digital and social media aspects of client programs. You are driven by setting high expectations and exceeding them, always. You are an excellent team player, and juniors look up to you for advice and fun! You are creative, committed, and ideally, specialize in Consumer.

If you don't but are open to new boundaries and challenges; ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!RESPONSIBILITIESSupport account leads to manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis and implement local and regional communication strategies and program activities in conjunction with team membersMonitor and track client, competitor, industry and cultural news and prepare coverage reportsProvide media relations support – conducting research, building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunitiesDemonstrate ability to develop strategies/creative platforms and concepts that simultaneously leverage traditional and new media for our clientsPrepare timely team and client updates on all stages of project processes; prepare accurate and thorough conference call or client meeting recapsAssist and contribute to the development of long-term strategic clients plans and program recommendations, developing budgets, generating recommendations, and creating presentationsIdentify opportunities for agency/team learning and develop tools/suggestions to expand agency knowledge and understanding of digital communicationsExecute social networking, media campaigns and blogger outreachProactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program successAnticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership on executional issues specific to assigned programs PERSON PROFILEMinimum 0-2 years of PR experience or relevant industry experience, preferably at a PR agency or in-house communications teamBachelor's degree in communications, business, marketing or related fieldStrong communication and presentation skillsDedication to details and sense of responsibilitiesExcellent written and spoken EnglishAbility to work under tight timelinesInternational outlook or experience favorably consideredKeen to develop your career in the PR industry and value professionalism Note from the teamWeber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications.

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