Impact Communications Manager

Weber Shandwick; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick seeks a curious, purpose-driven Manager for the Social Impact and Sustainability team in Washington, D.C. You’ll help develop and execute communications strategies for corporate, public sector and nonprofit clients aiming to make a tangible impact.

The ideal candidate has earned-media experience and can craft compelling content across press releases, op-eds and social media. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications or public affairs agencies, media, nonprofit or similar organizations.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in purpose-driven communications and sustainability.
• A resilient mindset, curiosity and healthy sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of communications strategies with earned media at the center.
• Support senior leads in managing day-to-day client workflows, timelines and deliverables.
• Craft compelling narratives, messaging and content including press releases, op-eds and social posts.
• Build, maintain and leverage relationships with media to advance client narratives.
• Prepare media materials and conduct outreach across toolkits, briefs, Q&As and proposals.
• Track politics, culture and media trends that impact clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance.
• Support new business opportunities to expand the agency’s client base.

Skills

Client Stewardship

Political & Cultural Fluency

Media Savvy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Weber Shandwick seeks a curious, purpose-driven Manager for the Social Impact and Sustainability team in Washington, D.C. You’ll help develop and execute communications strategies for corporate, public sector and nonprofit clients aiming to make a tangible impact.

The ideal candidate has earned-media experience and can craft compelling content across press releases, op-eds and social media. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.