Manager, Earned Media

New York, New York, United States of America

Location: Hybrid, New York, New York, United States of America
Full time
Agency: Weber Shandwick
Job Function: Media
Job Subfunction: Earned Media

The Weber Shandwick team is seeking a Manager of Earned Media with exceptional earned strategy and media relations prowess to support clients in our Corporate Advisory Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate and brand reputation-building communications, driving executive visibility and though‑leadership and executing earned and integrated media strategy across various corporate sectors.

About you:

Are you someone who tracks the changes happening in the modern media landscape and has unique experience telling stories for corporate brands and executives? Do you love the thrill of the pitch and building media relationships? If so, read on! We are looking for a highly collaborative, original thinker who is endlessly curious about the intersections of people, companies, culture, and media.

We want someone who is able to frame a story, develop succinct insights, and explain what it all means in a compelling way. Come grow your career as part of our leading community of earned media strategists.

Plays an important role in contributing to the development and execution of integrated media strategies for major corporate campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, and product launches.

Understands the industry landscape and issues that may directly and indirectly impact our corporate clients, integrating these insights into strategic planning.

Builds and maintains excellent relationships with key corporate, business and financial media

Creatively and proactively develops media programs, and drafts compelling story angles that resonate with target business audiences utilizing the latest AI technology tools.

Takes responsibility for executing media relations strategies, developing proposals, press releases, Linked In/social executive copy, bylined articles, and other press materials.

Trend spots the current news cycle and cultural landscape for ad hoc media opportunities and proactively pitch compelling ideas for corporate storytelling and executive visibility efforts.

Analyzes and distills meaningful insights from media coverage, sharing perspectives with both internal teams and clients to inform media strategy.

Brings a client-focused attitude that results in work being performed to the highest quality standards

Serves as a key day‑to‑day client contact, participate in meetings and presentations, communicating with clients on a daily basis and providing thoughtful client counsel.

Conducts and manages the flow of research and work materials necessary to analyze complex client issues.

Proofs and edits client‑related documents to ensure the highest quality standards.

Mentors, coaches, and develops direct reports and more junior team members, helping to cultivate their skills and drive results.

Cultivates and participates in new business opportunities and pitches, contributing to the growth of the Corporate Advisory practice.

Business Acumen – align talent strategies to drive business goals.

Client Service – client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels.

Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies.

Collaboration – build strong relationships at all levels across the organization.

Critical Thinking – ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs.

Conflict Resolution – possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and…