Weber Shandwick
PR agency
AccountDirector,ClientExperience,Corporate
“Account Director, Client Experience, Corporate at Weber Shandwick. Skills: executive positioning platforms, visibility strategies, narrative strategy, stakeholder engagement. 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, reputational risk and cultural dynamics”
What You'll Achieve.
build brands and reputations; build the trust that drives enterprise value; move with confidence in moments that matter most; strengthen reputation and organizational relevance
Industry & Context.
Critical Thinking – Connects dots across complex issues and asks thoughtful, strategic questions
This position will be based in either our Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle offices.
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
Nice to Have
Experience counseling executives on thought leadership, platform development, narrative strategy and high-profile visibility moments
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; Builds relationships internally and externally to drive integrated, high-impact work
Communication Scope
storytellers; content creators; engage people IN the story; engage stakeholders in new and creative ways; helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex stakeholder environment; helping leaders and organizations move with confidence in moments that matter most; helping corporate, advocacy and public sector clients navigate the evolving intersection of business, policy, society and culture; shaping influence, relevance and stakeholder trust; 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; translate business priorities, cultural insights and executive narratives into meaningful reputation outcomes; Counsel senior clients and executives on communications strategy, emerging issues, reputational risk and cultural dynamics; Build and maintain relationships with top-tier business, national, local, trade, multicultural and lifestyle media, as well as emerging influence platforms including creators, newsletters and podcasts; Translate insights into proactive communications strategies that strengthen reputation and organizational relevance; Craft compelling narratives, messaging platforms, executive positioning strategies and high-impact media materials; Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching, feedback and day-to-day leadership; Business Acumen – Understands how communications, reputation and stakeholder trust drive business outcomes; Strategic Counsel – Brings sound judgment and executive presence when advising senior leaders and clients; Media Fluency – Deep understanding of the evolving media environment and dynamics shaping effective storytelling; Proactivity – Anticipates opportunities and brings forward innovative ideas and solutions; Collaboration – Builds relationships internally and externally to drive integrated, high-impact work; Critical Thinking – Connects dots across complex issues and asks thoughtful, strategic questions; Adaptability – Thrives in ambiguity and remains composed in fast-moving or high-pressure situations; Future-Forward Mindset – Curious about AI, digital influence and emerging technologies shaping the future of communications and reputation
Process & Methodology
Lead integrated workstreams with project management, attention to detail and operational excellence
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