Weber Shandwick

PR

AccountDirector,ClientExperience,Corporate

$100–130k Los Angeles, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Account Director, Client Experience, Corporate at Weber Shandwick. Skills: executive positioning platforms, visibility strategies, thought leadership, platform development, narrative strategy, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications. Shape and execute integrated reputation, executive visibility and stakeholder engagement strategies in partnership with agency and client teams. Counsel senior clients and executives on communications strategy, emerging issues, reputatio”

Industry & Context.

PR
Problems you'll solve

Critical Thinking – Connects dots across complex issues and asks thoughtful, strategic questions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience of corporate communications, executive visibility, strategic communications, public affairs, media relations or reputation management, Experience leading integrated communications and reputation campaigns across multiple disciplines earned media strategy and media relations experience, with a focus on executive visibility and positioning, Experience counseling senior executives and client leadership teams, Understanding of the evolving media, creator and digital influence ecosystem, Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams in fast-paced environments, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Experience counseling executives on thought leadership, platform development, narrative strategy and high-profile visibility moments is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do.

Shape and execute integrated reputation

executive visibility and stakeholder engagement strategies in partnership with agency and client teams

Counsel senior clients and executives on communications strategy

reputational risk and cultural dynamics

Develop earned-first campaigns that connect business priorities to broader cultural

societal and stakeholder conversations

Build and maintain relationships with top-tier business

multicultural and lifestyle media

as well as emerging influence platforms including creators

newsletters and podcasts

Monitor and synthesize developments across media

culture and business to identify risks and opportunities for clients

Leverage proprietary AI platforms to continuously analyze and assess the evolving client landscape to anticipate future needs

Translate insights into proactive communications strategies that strengthen reputation and organizational relevance

Craft compelling narratives

executive positioning strategies and high-impact media materials

Partner across Weber Advisory capabilities including corporate reputation

crisis and analytics to deliver integrated solutions

Lead integrated workstreams with project management

attention to detail and operational excellence

Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching

feedback and day-to-day leadership

Support business development efforts

including strategic thinking

proposal development and client pitches

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

in partnership with agency and client teams; Partner across Weber Advisory capabilities; Collaboration – Builds relationships internally and externally to drive integrated, high-impact work

Communication Scope

communications strategy; narrative strategy; compelling narratives; messaging platforms; executive positioning strategies; media materials

Process & Methodology

Lead integrated workstreams with project management, attention to detail and operational excellence

Full Job Description

Who We Are Weber 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. Account Director, Weber Advisory Weber Shandwick, West At Weber Shandwick, we are operating at the intersection of business, media, policy, technology and culture — helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex stakeholder environment where reputation is shaped everywhere, all at once. As part of Weber Advisory, our work goes beyond traditional communications. We help clients anticipate risk, shape narratives, engage stakeholders and build the trust that drives enterprise value. We combine strategic communications, cultural intelligence, issues expertise, digital influence and AI-enabled insights to help leaders and organizations move with confidence in moments that matter most. Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, strategic and collaborative Account Director to join our West region. This role sits within Weber Advisory’s Corporate practice and will focus on helping corporate, advocacy and public sector clients navigate the evolving intersection of business, policy, society and culture. The ideal candidate understands that communications today is no longer just about visibility — it is about shaping influence, relevance and stakeholder trust. They bring direct experience developing executive positioning platforms and visibility strategies for senior business leaders, helping executives define differentiated points of view, build authority in the market and engage audiences across earned, owned and emerging channels. Candidates should have a strong understanding of today’s fragmented media ecosystem — from top-tier

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