Senior Vice President, Client Experience

Weber Shandwick is a leading global PR agency that engages people in the story by fostering creative collaboration. Senior Vice President – Weber Advisory Weber Advisory, the strategic consulting arm of Weber Shandwick, seeks a Senior Vice President to lead high‑impact client engagements and new business opportunities in the financial services sector. Key Responsibilities Secure, maintain, and grow relationships with leading financial services and corporate clients, ensuring Weber Advisory is a trusted partner at the most senior levels. Lead major new business efforts, from identifying opportunities and shaping proposals to orchestrating compelling, integrated pitch teams. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor, counselor, and business partner to C‑suite and senior decision‑makers in financial services and beyond. Drive exceptional work through the orchestration of high‑performing, cross‑functional teams across geographies and disciplines. Advance Weber Advisory’s thought leadership in the financial services sector by developing POVs, insights, and visibility for our leaders. Oversee client service delivery including program planning, proactive opportunity creation, and high‑level strategic counsel. Identify new growth areas based on emerging trends in financial markets, regulation, ESG, and stakeholder expectations. Mentor and coach rising talent, building the next generation of corporate and financial communications leaders. Maintain profitability and operational excellence across accounts, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and high‑quality output. Qualifications 12+ years in corporate communications or public affairs, with significant experience advising financial services organizations (agency experience strongly preferred). Expertise in corporate reputation management, stakeholder communications, and financial industry dynamics, including regulatory environments and market drivers. Strong grasp of traditional, digital, and social media—and how they shape financial sector narratives. Proven ability to counsel senior executives with credibility, clarity, and strategic foresight. A track record of leading and winning new business opportunities in complex, competitive environments. Exceptional leadership skills—able to inspire teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure. Excellent writing, presentation, and storytelling abilities, with experience crafting compelling narratives for financial audiences. Entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative spirit, and passion for driving client and agency growth. Salary range: $152,000 USD – $215,000 USD 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. Vice President – Corporate The Weber Shandwick Chicago office is currently seeking a Vice President to support several clients in our growing Corporate/Enterprise Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in brand and reputation building communications, managing executive visibility, media strategy and team leadership. What You Will Be Doing Develop and grow positive relationships with clients, maintaining the company’s reputation in terms of delivery and quality. Provide strategic counsel to clients where possible, being able to assess problems and define logical and effective solutions for clients. Lead the delivery of high‑profile accounts across multiple markets. Execute client programs to support media relations, corporate event and executive visibility programs. Work successfully with partner agencies as part of a client integrated agency team, both internally at WS and externally. Work effectively with finance colleagues to deliver accurate quotations for all client projects or new business work. Write well‑structured, persuasive content and help train other team colleagues to do the same. Contribute innovative ideas for the client and new business work, inspiring ideation amongst team members. Qualifications 9+ years public relations experience, corporate PR background desired. Past experience working in an agency or in‑house role coordinating with agency partners. Experience working on Corporate reputation campaigns across industries. You are both a creative and a strategic thinker, and a natural team leader. Needs to have a track record in client service to senior level clients. Strategic media relations knowledge. Experience working with C‑suite executives on executive visibility programs. BA or BS in Communications or related degree. Salary range: $116,000 USD – $155,000 USD 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. Account Director, Client Experience We’re looking for a passionate, dynamic, and earned‑savvy Account Director to join our team, focusing on food and beverage brands. This role will center on crafting and executing high‑impact, earned‑driven integrated activations that blend brand storytelling with the power of food culture. You’ll be responsible for spearheading creative, award‑worthy campaigns that resonate with key audiences, ensuring our clients capture cultural relevance and media attention. Your remit includes client strategy, operations, and activation oversight, with opportunities to leverage celebrity / influencer endorsements and marquee events. The right candidate will play a major role in talent development and building team culture. What We Are Looking For Ability to turn dynamic in‑culture ideas into actionable, high‑impact campaigns. Capacity to lead and inspire account teams while owning key projects. Skilled in conflict resolution and the ability to manage high‑pressure environments with grace. Expertise in motivating and mobilizing teams to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Strong leadership skills combined with a collaborative mindset and ability to work independently or as part of an integrated team. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Financial acumen to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively. Proven ability to successfully manage complex, multi‑dimensional projects within set parameters and deadlines. Reliable judgment when working with clients, stakeholders, and vendors. Genuine passion for food and beverage space, with an ability to anticipate both client and team needs in this fast‑paced, ever‑evolving space. Acute attention to detail in ensuring quality, relevance, and creativity in all work delivered. Confidence instilled in clients, colleagues, and collaborators that drives trust and excitement. Basic Qualifications 6-8+ years of experience in a PR or Communications role, preferably with a large focus on food and beverage marketing/PR. Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Media Strategy and Media Relations. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field. Proven experience working on large‑scale activations, sponsorships, or campaigns that integrate earned, owned, and paid media strategies. A deep understanding of the media landscape, and cultural trends within the industry. Salary range: $95,000 USD – $125,000 USD 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. Account Director – Crisis and Issues Communications The Weber Shandwick New York office is seeking an Account Director to join its Global Crisis and Issues Practice. Weber Shandwick’s Global Crisis and Issues team helps leading organizations across the world both manage breaking negative issues and events affecting reputation and develop the internal culture and infrastructure needed to predict, prepare, and navigate them effectively. From conspiracy theories, environmental incidents and multinational bankruptcies to executive controversies and sweeping product recalls to high‑profile litigation and fake news, we live at the front lines of media, culture and conversation. Whether it is a program affecting internal stakeholders or an external effort to protect or defend an organization’s reputation, we work together with colleagues from around the country and globe daily, supplying crisis counsel to clients across industries and sectors. What You Will Be Doing Manage projects and client relationships as key team member to navigate a range of complex, high‑profile corporate issues / crisis communications situations (i.e., cybersecurity issues, product safety issues and recalls, executive leadership changes, natural disaster response, culture change, societal issues, IPOs etc.). Serve as the day‑to‑day client contact – providing account support and counsel, flagging, triaging, and directly managing client issues as they arise. Lead data‑driven industry and topic analysis to inform business strategy and issues management approach, including leveraging AI, media monitoring and social analysis tools. Develop and draft crisis plans, media strategies, reactive media statements, media trainings, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis simulations and other deliverables as needed. Work directly with senior team leads and other practice group leaders to achieve client success and deliver industry‑leading perspectives on topical issues. Train and motivate emerging talent and help create opportunities for their growth and development. Provide regular counsel to clients and colleagues and liaise with global partners to provide global market insights. Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met within budget parameters. Participate in new business development for the team and collaborate among practice areas at the agency in support of broader new business pitches that include a crisis and issues component. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or 5+ years of relevant experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political campaign, or similar setting. Experience directly counseling clients/senior ranking executives through a broad range of crises, issues and special situations. Experience with corporate reputation, brand management and protection through integrated communications programs. Expertise with the latest digital management, trends and strategy, tools, and analytics and ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations. Familiarity with AI, next‑gen programs and data aggregation with large datasets to inform strategy. Thrives under pressure and can handle multiple projects in a demanding, deadline‑oriented environment, including live crisis situations that may require significant working hours. Exercises exceptional judgment when working with clients, team members, and vendors. Communicates clearly, analytically, and persuasively both orally and in writing. Pays close attention to detail and quality of work product. Adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts. Capable of mobilizing and motivating teams, anticipating needs, and instilling confidence. Experience delivering media and crisis training. Solid understanding of markets and issues affecting the financial and reputational well‑being of companies. Salary range: $115,000 USD – $135,000 USD 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr