Executive Vice President, Corporate Issues
Weber Shandwick
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drive growth across the Central region office, from proactive prospecting to pitch leadership - across both organic and net new opportunities
- Build and nurture client relationships by providing leadership, direction and strategic guidance to colleagues, team leads, C-suite and senior level clients
- Hit the ground running playing a leading role in counseling clients • Solve problems, handle crises, and make quick decisions with incomplete information • Architect diverse teams and coach/sponsor them to success
- Draw on our total Agency resources (locally, regionally, globally) and bring our clients the best of our network for every project
- Model effective collaboration with Agency resources such as Creative, Strategy, Analytics and Integrated Media, as well as other practices
- Establish a high standard for quality and deliver above expectations, continuing to build and fulfill trusted partner role with clients and colleagues • Effectively manage through both authority and influence
- Actively engage in the culture of the Agency to lead by example
- Work with peers to further the mission, goals and culture of the Agency
- Be a change agent and agitator for what's new and next
- 18+ years of experience in PR, inclusive of Agency experience leading, driving and executing Crisis and Issues
- Deep knowledge and experience in cyber security, public affairs, litigation support, regulatory, labor and brand safety, corporate affairs, corporate reputation, executive visibility, social impact as well as crisis communication
- Exposure to leading edge technology, analytics and data that improves the ability to deliver impactful communications and insights to C-level clients.
- Proven track record of proactively identifying and delivering strategic opportunities that unlock account growth beyond the current or 'expected' remit
- Exceptional client service track record with ability to counsel and interact effectively with C-suite and senior management at client organizations • Ability to efficiently manage cross-office teams
- Ability to be both strategic and hands-on, to flex with clients' needs
- Success leading teams and developing talent
- An entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership qualities, and a collaborative attitude
- A willingness to challenge how things have always been done, in a desire to continuously improve
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • Proficient skills in MSOffice (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
- BA or BS in Communications or related degre
- 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