Agency:Weber ShandwickJob Function:MediaJob Subfunction: Earned MediaJob Description:Who We AreWeber 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.Associate, Earned Media, Consumer Brand PracticeWeber Shandwick is seeking an Associate, Earned Media to join our Integrated Media team in the Central Region. As an Associate, you will support campaign development and execution for integrated campaigns, events and partnerships, driving awareness, reach and engagement for multiple clients. The ideal candidate brings consumer brand experience and is deeply immersed in consumer culture. Experience may span categories such as food and beverage, grocery, retail, sustainability and other consumer-focused sectors. They also bring a strong point of view on what’s trending across media, social platforms, and the broader cultural landscape.Job description:Serves as a key integrated team member in support of national and global campaigns, including developing and maintaining action plans, goals and objectives, media materials and campaign strategies in collaboration with and support from senior team membersGenerates ideas and drafts materials (e.g., announcements, written content, press Q&A, proposals and reports), across a range of consumer and corporate programsResearch media topics, cultural trends, important issues, and the media landscape in support of new assignments and projectsAttends client events and manages on-site media and influencers at local and national eventsMaintains a keen interest in current news and cultural trends; proactively shares insights with teams and clients to inform plans, strategies and activationsAnticipates and proactively offers solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programsActively engages in daily client communication and manages detailed tasks with the account and client teamsDevelops and manages project timelines, call agendas and recaps as well as integrated weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are metIs highly collaborative and thrives in an environment where they work with a range of more junior and senior team membersRequirements:1+ years of public relations experience at an agency or in-house; consumer experience strongly preferredExperience and interest in working with consumer and lifestyle clientsExcellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and writtenStrong attention to detail and project management skillsAbility to multi-task effectively and work within tight deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWhere an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.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. $50,000-$55,000Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-noticeFor US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.