Werkstudent Public Relations – Sustainability​/Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation; m​/w​/div

At The Weber Shandwick Collective, you are welcomed, valued and empowered to grow and we believe that opportunity grows in a collective.

We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever‑changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

At The Weber Shandwick Collective, you are welcomed, valued and empowered to grow and we believe that opportunity grows in a collective
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Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Senior Manager to join the Social Impact team in our London office.

The opportunity involves working on a portfolio of impactful global organisations, executing integrated campaigns involving strategy, earned media, creative, social and digital. The candidate will lead the day‑to‑day running of projects, provide counsel, support in the development of campaign and media strategies, manage budgets and contribute to the strong execution of activities.

• Develop and draft media strategies, press releases, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis plans and other deliverables.
• Oversee and execute proactive media outreach and reactive media relations strategies.
• Drive development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics, ensuring deliverables align with strategies.
• Lead and manage multiple integrated work streams; partner with clients to deliver on time/on budget work plans with minimal supervision on complex global Social Impact issues.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day client contact, flagging, triaging and managing client issues; oversee project management and maintain account trackers.
• Proactively support and suggest ideas and improvements to exceed client expectations by leveraging sector knowledge/experience.

• Experience delivering integrated communications strategies across topics such as global health, development, humanitarian and/or environmental issues.
• Strong writing and media relations operator with creative flair to bring stories to life.
• Fluency in media relations with instinctive understanding of what makes a good story and how to shape stories from our clients’ activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to digest complex information and turn it into crisp, compelling written copy.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines, adapting approaches when the needs of clients change.
• Strong presentation skills and a desire to be involved in new business pitching.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for the client, practice and team.
• Positive, problem‑solving attitude and ambitious with an entrepreneurial streak.
• Fluency in Microsoft programmes and digital/social media platforms, tools and solutions.

• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Buy or sell holiday
• Additional life assurance cover
• Critical illness insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health screening
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month + contract to support home working setup
• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and discretionary festive closure
• public holidays
• Dedicated Business Resource Groups including Women of Weber, Decoded (Global Majority network), and PRISM (LGBTQIA+)
• Sweets and snacks in the office
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
• Season ticket loan
• Long service bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Inclusive and invisible health policies

Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Senior Associate to join our…