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Manager – Corporate
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Who is Weber Shandwick?
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 e.g. Ikea, eBay, Unilever, Princes and Moto to name a few.
We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for:
- Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact
- Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture
- Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically
- Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned
A snapshot of the role:
Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Manager who wants to be part of the Corporate team in our Manchester office.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced practitioner who is curious, ambitious, proactive and friendly. The role offers a portfolio of well-known global brands, as well as work on integrated campaigns involving earned media, strategy, creative, analytics and digital specialists. You’ll lead the day-to-day running of accounts, provide counsel, support in the development of campaign and media strategies, manage budgets, and manage the flawless execution of activities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the delivery of an exceptional client experience by acting as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, who will come to you for valued counsel and recommendations
- Develop and oversee the flawless execution of media/campaign strategies
- Manage the day-to-day running of accounts, including client/internal meetings, materials (e.g media lists, status updates), media monitoring and reporting
- Overseeing all facets of media programmes and materials, and a play substantial role in media pitching
- Act as a facilitator, bringing in specialist practitioners within the Corporate Enterprise practice and throughout the wider London office to support in the delivery of integrated communications campaigns
- Stay on top of industry news, trends and influencers in specific industries and be able to link these to your clients’ objectives
- Supporting the development of client budgets and resource management
- Supporting the development and presentation of new business pitches
Who are you?
- Previous experience in B2B/Corporate PR or marketing, ideally with some time spent in an agency
- An interest in the complex world of B2B/Corporate comms – with interests spanning tech, sustainability, education, politics and more
- Proficiency in both media relations and the delivery of an exceptional client experience
- A solid roster of journalist contacts with corporate, technology, B2B and vertical sector beats at titles covering international, national and trade/vertical sector publications
- Experience working with multiple disciplines and specialists to deliver integrated campaigns
- Confident in copywriting for a range of external and media materials including press releases, key message documents, pitches, social media content, etc.
Core Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
- Group life assurance
- Group income protection
- Personal pension plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits:
- Buy or sell holiday
- Additional life assurance cover
- Critical illness insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Travel insurance
- Health screening
- Gym discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health cash plan
Soft Benefits:
- Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model
- 4pm Friday finish
- 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 festive period off
- Flexible public holidays (from 2023)
- Sweets and snacks in the office
- Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
- Headspace membership
- Annual eyecare voucher
- Season ticket loan
- Referral bonus scheme
- Long service bonus
- Enhanced family leave
- Inclusive and invisible health policies
Note from the talent team:
We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
At IPG we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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