Director of Client Experience & Food PR

Interpublic Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick is seeking an Account Director for Client Experience in Chicago, a hybrid role focusing on food and beverage brands. You will craft earned-driven, integrated campaigns and manage high-profile client relationships across teams and agencies.

You will lead strategic client work, oversee activations, and mentor teams while leveraging celebrity endorsements and marquee events. A strong background in PR, media relations, and lifestyle brands is essential.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in PR or Communications, with a focus on food & 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 on large-scale activations, sponsorships, or campaigns with earned, owned, and paid media.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and cultural trends in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact, earned-driven integrated activations for food and beverage brands.
• Oversee client strategy, operations and activation delivery across teams and agencies.
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients, media and influencers, and manage budgets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, media relations strategies, and analytics insights.
• Provide strategic counsel to teams and guide creative storytelling concepts.

Skills

Integrated Media Strategy

Media Relations

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Job description

Weber Shandwick is seeking an Account Director for Client Experience in Chicago, a hybrid role focusing on food and beverage brands. You will craft earned-driven, integrated campaigns and manage high-profile client relationships across teams and agencies.

You will lead strategic client work, oversee activations, and mentor teams while leveraging celebrity endorsements and marquee events. A strong background in PR, media relations, and lifestyle brands is essential.