EVP, Earned Media Strategy & Brand Growth

Adelphi Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Chicago seeks an Executive Vice President, Earned Media Strategy, Brand to set the vision for earned media and integrated communications for major client portfolios. The role requires senior leadership, deep consumer media expertise, and a track record of building high-performing teams.

You will lead audience-first ideas across earned, social, and emerging channels, advise senior leaders, and advance the agency’s capabilities in a fast-changing media landscape.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is an influential senior counselor, creative strategist, and business leader with deep consumer media expertise and an established network of senior media, industry, and client relationships.
• They have a proven record of building integrated programs that move beyond traditional media relations; shaping distinctive points of view and breakthrough work; growing client partnerships; and leading high-performing, inclusive teams.
• As a member of the senior leadership team, the EVP will advance Weber Shandwick’s earned media offering and drive account growth.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for earned media and integrated communications across major client portfolios.
• Serve as a trusted counselor and business partner to senior client leaders advising on complex challenges.
• Lead the development of audience-led, culturally relevant ideas across channels.
• Partner with Strategy, Creative, Analytics, and other teams to deliver distinctive solutions.

Skills

Enterprise strategic leadership

Executive counsel and influence

Integrated media and cultural

Audience-first storytelling

Growth and commercial acumen

Thought leadership and innovation

Organizational leadership

Judgment and accountability

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Chicago seeks an Executive Vice President, Earned Media Strategy, Brand to set the vision for earned media and integrated communications for major client portfolios. The role requires senior leadership, deep consumer media expertise, and a track record of building high-performing teams.

You will lead audience-first ideas across earned, social, and emerging channels, advise senior leaders, and advance the agency’s capabilities in a fast-changing media landscape.